A recent social media post by Manasseh Akawe has claimed that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially recognized Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, PhD, as the undisputed leader of the party’s structure in the state. The post describes this as a decisive resolution from the NEC meeting held in Abuja on Friday, December 19, 2025, aimed at settling ongoing internal leadership questions within the Benue APC chapter.
The announcement comes amid a backdrop of past factional disputes in the state party, where Governor Alia has consistently positioned himself as the natural leader by virtue of his electoral victory in 2023 and his role as the highest elected APC official in Benue. Supporters view the purported NEC decision as a formal endorsement that reinforces unity and puts to rest any lingering ambiguities over party control ahead of future political activities.
As of December 20, 2025, no official statement from the APC national secretariat or major news outlets has corroborated the specific details of this resolution from the recent NEC meeting, which was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other key stakeholders. The gathering primarily focused on broader party matters, though state-level harmonization remains a recurring theme in APC internal discussions. If confirmed, this development would further solidify Governor Alia’s influence within the Benue APC as the party prepares for upcoming challenges.
