Ortom accuses Gov Alia of running Benue with lies, hypocrisy

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ortom accuses Gov Alia of running Benue with lies, hypocrisy

Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom accused incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia of running the state on lies and hypocrisy. Ortom stated that the Alia administration has abandoned democratic norms and systematically undermined the rule of law. He mentioned the seizure of 23 official vehicles allocated to him and claimed that traditional rulers were ordered not to receive him during his recent visits. Ortom criticized the gap between Alia's campaign promises and the current reality.

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