2027: Alia Orders Political Appointees to Resign by March 30 to Sustain Benue Development Drive

Governor Hyacinth Alia has directed political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 30, 2026.

The governor said the move is aimed at safeguarding the pace of development in the state and preventing distractions that could slow down governance.

Alia made this known while hosting Muslim faithful to an Iftar at the New Banquet Hall of Government House in Makurdi.

He stressed that early resignation by affected appointees would enable the government to promptly fill vacant positions and ensure continuity in ongoing projects and policies.

According to him, the administration remains focused on delivering tangible development outcomes for the people of the state.

He said, “I invite all people of good conscience to join hands with me so that we can make Benue a place that attracts everybody”.

Highlighting visible signs of progress, the governor added, “When you see earthmoving machines working on our hitherto dilapidated roads, that is development. When you see civil servants going to work and closing happily, that is development.”

Reaffirming his commitment, Alia declared that his administration would not be deterred in its development agenda.

“I have started, I am midway and I am more determined to do more because that was my covenant with the Benue people. I cannot tender apologies to anyone because I am developing Benue state.

“My covenant was with the people of Benue State. My attention is on how to make them happy. How to rewrite the story of the state for good. Therefore, nothing can deter me; nobody can frustrate me to abandon this”, he vowed.

The directive signals an early move by the Benue State Government to separate governance from political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, as preparations gradually gather momentum.