2027: Gov Alia's aide tenders resignation letter hours after meeting SGF, Akume

Author: Ochogwu SundayPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Gov Alia's aide tenders resignation letter hours after meeting SGF, Akume

Atu Terver Joseph, Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youths and Media Mobilization, resigned. In a letter to the Benue State Government, he expressed gratitude without giving a reason. The resignation came hours after meeting with SGF George Akume, with whom Alia has a cold war. Atu had described Akume as 'the most powerful Benue man alive' on Facebook.

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