The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the APC-led administration of Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Alia over what it described as the shameful and unacceptable slow pace of road construction projects in Makurdi metropolis.
In a statement, the PDP said projects presented as developmental interventions have turned into death traps, subjecting residents to severe hardship, gridlock, economic losses, and health hazards. The party accused the government of abandoning several roads in terrible conditions while showing little urgency or direction in addressing the crisis.
The PDP further criticised the administration for what it called shocking insensitivity and lack of compassion toward citizens, accusing it of prioritising propaganda and media appearances over practical solutions.
The opposition party also condemned the government’s continued silence on the ongoing ASUU strike at the Benue State University, Makurdi, which has kept students at home. It noted that students have not received bursary allowances since the inception of the administration, while federal interventions like NELFUND have allegedly been mismanaged.
The PDP demanded immediate action to compel contractors handling road projects in Makurdi to return to site and expedite work. It also called for urgent resolution of the ASUU strike to safeguard the future of students.
The statement was signed by Bright Yima Antyo, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Benue State, on Tuesday, 2nd June, 2026.
