Gov Alia Frustrating My Projects In Benue – Philip Agbese

The lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokww/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Honourable Philip Agbese, has called for the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, over the frustration of his developmental projects in his Constituency by Governor Hyacinth Alia, of the state. In the last one year, Agbese, who is also the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives […]

The lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokww/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Honourable Philip Agbese, has called for the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, over the frustration of his developmental projects in his Constituency by Governor Hyacinth Alia, of the state.

In the last one year, Agbese, who is also the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives and Gov Alia, have not had a smooth relationship.

In a letter he personally signed dated November 22, 2024, the lawmaker narrated some of the projects of his Constituency the governor have allegedly frustrated.

He said, “Mr. President sir, it is with a heavy heart that I bring to your urgent attention a grave situation that is unfolding in my constituency. It is with great concern that I report the actions of Governor Hyacinth Alia, who appears to be targeting my office and the various developmental projects we are spearheading in the interest of the of Ado/Okpokww/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency with your uncommon leadership and strong support”.

He said in his letter, “Mr. President Sir, some time ago, we received farming implements from the Federal Cooperative College in Kaduna, which were meant to be distributed to farmers through my office. However, Governor Alia conspired with the local government chairman and the Divisional Police Officer of Okpokwu local government to secretly cart away all the items overnight. This incident was reported to the Inspector General of Police but no action has been taken to date.

He said the oyntningbthe governor has done in his Constituency in the last 18 months is the donation of a transformer to the headquarters of my local government which is at Okpoga.

He said it is now documented that only the Federal Government, through its agencies, has initiated projects in his Federal Constituency.

He said this achievement is a result of his efforts and those of the Distinguished Senator representing Benue South, Senator Comrade Abba Moro.

He said, “Governor Alia has failed to execute any project in the three local governments that I represent. Instead, he chooses to use the police to remove workers hired by contractors who are carrying out initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of your administration. His goal seems to be to exclude my constituents from development entirely. This is a blatant act of hostility towards a community that has done nothing wrong by supporting Fr. Alia.

“I have documented proof that | financially supported Governor Alia’s election campaign from the moment he was declared the party’s candidate in June 2022 until he won the election.

“Throughout this time, I never sought any personal favours or requested a meeting with him. I therefore find his hostility towards me both surprising and distressing.

“Mr. President, these actions by Governor Alia not only undermine my efforts to uplift my constituents but also reflect a broader disregard for the welfare of the people of Benue State. I humbly implore you to take immediate action to address these vicious acts.

“This is vital for the integrity of your administration’s agenda that such impediments to progress are dealt with decisively, Your Excellency sir. I appeal to you to advise the governor, as his current trajectory threatens to undermine the democratic progress that your admunistrauonis striving to achieve for our people.”

He said depute the judge allocations of the state, the governor has had nothing g to show for it in the last 18 months of the governor in office.