Youths Loyal to Gov Alia Chase Away National Assembly Member Arc. Asema Achado During APC Primaries in Benue

Tension erupted during the Benue APC National Assembly Primaries as youths loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia allegedly rejected money from Arc. Asema Achado, Member representing Gwer-East/Gwer-West Federal Constituency, and chased him away from the venue.

The incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows a large crowd of agitated youths surrounding a vehicle, with some gesturing aggressively as the lawmaker’s team attempted to leave the scene.

According to eyewitness accounts circulating online, the youths turned down what they described as an attempt to influence the primaries through financial inducement, reaffirming their loyalty to Governor Alia’s political structure.

The development highlights the high-stakes nature of the ongoing APC primaries in Benue State and the deep divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

No official statement has been issued by Arc. Asema Achado or the APC State leadership regarding the incident as at the time of this report.