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Chief Press Secretary to the Benue state governor Tersoo Kula has criticised Governor Alia’s predecessor, Samuel Ortom, for his “vicious propaganda” against the current administration.
Kula accused Ortom of grandstanding about security challenges in the media, while goverrnor Alia is taking a quiet but effective approach to tackling insecurity.
A press statement issued Wednesday by Kula, said the governor’s commitment to security has led to a significant reduction in violence and killings in the state.
The statement noted that while governor Alia has never claimed that there is absolute peace in the state, he has consistently stated that relative peace has returned under his watch.
This, the statement said, is evident in the reopening of markets, return of displaced persons to their ancestral homes, and resurgence of agricultural activities in parts of the state.
He commended the governor for his efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state adding that, “Governor Alia deserves commendation rather than criticism for his efforts to improve security and foster a peaceful environment in Benue State.”
“While there are still security challenges in parts of the state, Governor Alia is actively working to address these issues.
“His approach is constructive and focused on problem-solving rather than engaging in political grandstanding or fear mongering.
“Unlike Samuel Ortom, Governor Alia does not have to invite the press and cry before the cameras to show that he is fighting insecurity.
“Governor Alia is a breath of fresh air. He is not like Ortom, who was grandstanding about security challenges in the media, feasting terribly on the blood of innocent people of Benue under the umbrella of “security votes.”
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