The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned recent remarks by its former State Chairman, Comrade Austin Agada, against Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia and two prominent party members, describing the comments as irresponsible, disparaging and politically divisive.
Speaking on TVC News’ Politics Tonight, Agada reportedly made derogatory remarks about Governor Alia, Hon. Prince Moses Ternenge, the APC Leader and point-man in Kwande, and Hon. Engr. Livinus Tsar, an APC point-man and prominent stakeholder in the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency. The party said the remarks against Ternenge and Tsar were particularly unacceptable, noting that their professional backgrounds or humble beginnings cannot diminish their character, capacity or contributions to the party and society. Both are committed APC stakeholders who have distinguished themselves through grassroots mobilisation and service to the party.
The APC rejected Agada’s allegation that Governor Alia is controlled by individuals around him, stating that if he has genuine concerns about the administration, he should present facts and engage constructively rather than resort to personal attacks and derogatory remarks. It also dismissed his claim that he sold his Abuja property to support the Governor’s 2023 campaign and was subsequently not compensated, describing it as a personal allegation that requires evidence and insisting any legitimate financial or contractual claim should be pursued through the appropriate channels instead of a television platform. His declaration that Governor Alia has given him no reason to campaign for him in 2027 was equally described as his personal political position and not an assessment of the administration.
Governor Alia and the APC leadership in Benue State are focused on strengthening the party, consolidating its structures and mobilising support across the state for the 2027 general elections. The party said it has no time to be distracted by individuals whose current political differences have placed them outside the direction of the APC. It called on all aggrieved members and stakeholders to bury their anger, set aside personal grievances and return to the fold to work for the collective interest of the party.
The APC said it remains open to dialogue and reconciliation, urging all members to place the unity and future of the party above individual differences. “The task ahead is greater than any personal grievance. The Party needs every member and stakeholder as we work to build a stronger APC and secure victory for Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates in 2027,” the party stated.
The statement, signed by Benedict Yawe, State Publicity Secretary of the APC in Benue State, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to internal reconciliation, responsible political engagement and the continued strengthening of its structures across the state.
