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Governor Hyacinth Alia has issued a clear directive to political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections, setting March 30, 2026, as the deadline for them to resign from their current roles.
The governor announced the decision on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, while addressing Muslim faithful during an Iftar (breaking of fast) he hosted at the New Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi. He explained that the move is aimed at protecting the tempo of development in Benue State and ensuring no distractions or delays in ongoing projects and governance processes.
According to the governor, early resignation will allow him sufficient time to identify and appoint capable replacements who can sustain the administration’s momentum. He stressed that he is determined to maintain focus on delivering results and fulfilling his covenant with the people of Benue.
“I invite all people of good conscience to join hands with me so that we can make Benue a place that attracts everybody,” he said. “When you see earthmoving machines working on our hitherto dilapidated roads, that is development. When you see civil servants going to work and closing happily, that is development.”
Governor Alia reaffirmed his unwavering commitment, declaring: “I have started, I am midway and I am more determined to do more because that was my covenant with the Benue people. I cannot tender apologies to anyone because I am developing Benue State.”
He emphasized that his attention remains fixed on rewriting the story of the state for good, adding: “Nothing can deter me; nobody can frustrate me to abandon this.”
The directive is widely seen as a strategic step to safeguard continuity in governance and project execution ahead of the political season. No official list of affected appointees has been made public, but the announcement has already sparked discussions across political circles in the state.
The statement was issued by Sir Tersoo Kula, mnipr, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State.
