Reasons Benue Governor, Alia banned political gatherings
Benue State Government has explained why it banned political gatherings and meetings in the state.
It explained that the insecurity in the state made it compelling for the gover, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, to take the measure.
The ban covers all forms of intra-party and inter-group meetings in the Northcentral state “till further notice.”
The governor’s Chief of Staff,Paul Biam, said the ban became necessary because of the volatility of the security atmosphere in Benue.
He lamented that the security atmosphere became charged, following what he described as the unprecedented influx of armed herdsmen into the state.
In his letter to the state Commissioner of Police,thd Chief of Staff urged him to enforce the directive on ban.
