Governor Alia sets March deadline for appointees seeking elective offices

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

The governor said the move is aimed at sustaining the pace of development in the state, stressing that no official should be allowed to slow down governance processes.

Alia made this known on Friday while addressing Muslim faithful during an Iftar held at the New Banquet Hall of the Government House in Makurdi.

He noted that early resignation by affected appointees would enable the government to promptly fill vacant positions and ensure continuity in service delivery.

The governor called on well-meaning citizens to support his administration in advancing development across the state.

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

Alia highlighted ongoing infrastructural improvements and reforms in the civil service as evidence of progress under his administration, adding that he remains committed to fulfilling his mandate to the people.

He reaffirmed his determination to continue driving development in the state, insisting that nothing would deter him from delivering on his promises to the people of Benue.