Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dispelled rumors of his planned defection to the Social Democratic Party, SDP.
He is vehement that he will not leave the All Progressives Congress, APC, for anyone, as he remains the leader of the party in the state.
Gov. Alia disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula.
He accused unnamed Abuja politicians of being behind the smear campaign against him.
Part of the statement read: “Regarding the recent dubious claims spreading in diverse media and social networks, we feel it is essential to ward off these deceptions that aim to hurt the prominence of Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, Governor of Benue State.
“The persistently discontented politicians in Abuja, prompted by their own self-serving agendas, are once again enlisting in their customary ploys, making persuasive attempts to sow discord between Governor Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“These actions not only wholly miss the mark, but they also portray a significant lack of awareness regarding the substantial bond between the Governor and the President.
