Benue APC crisis: Confusion as Alia, Akume disagree on peace meeting resolutions
Author: Ejembi OgwuchePublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

A peace meeting of the APC in Benue ended in confusion as Governor Hyacinth Alia and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, provided conflicting accounts of the resolutions. Akume claimed stakeholders agreed on granting automatic tickets to all elected APC officials, while Alia dismissed this as a personal opinion, stating no such agreement was reached. The ongoing leadership crisis within the Benue APC, driven by a power struggle between Alia and Akume, raises concerns about genuine reconciliation within the party.
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