BENUE State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has moved to douse rising political tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, confirming that he personally invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and other key stakeholders to a reconciliation meeting aimed at unifying the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Alia disclosed this on Saturday when he received expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 governorship race, purchased on his behalf by the Benue State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and the Motorcycle Hirers Association at the Government House, Makurdi.
The governor said the peace meeting, which is expected to bring together APC leaders across various political divides in the state, would hold on Sunday (today), stressing that the initiative was necessary to restore unity and rebuild trust among party members.
According to him, the reconciliation effort involves all critical stakeholders, including members of the National Assembly, the Benue State House of Assembly, and leaders of different APC blocs in the state.
“I wrote a letter to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, inviting him and all different groups, including senators, members of the House of Representatives, and members of the Benue State House of Assembly, to an internal meeting of the APC,” Alia said.
He acknowledged that scheduling challenges had delayed earlier plans but insisted that all parties had now agreed on a unified meeting.
“We all agreed that tomorrow (Sunday), all APC members will come together, pray, and become one. We called for this meeting because what divides us is not stronger than what unites us. What binds us is larger and greater,” the governor added.
Checks indicate that the reconciliation meeting is expected to be a major political reset for the Benue APC, which has been engulfed in internal wrangling and factional disputes over leadership control and 2027 succession politics.
Sources within the party had earlier hinted that the outcome of the meeting could shape zoning arrangements, influence the composition of the state executive committee, and determine the emergence of consensus candidates for key elective positions ahead of the polls.
It had earlier been reported that Alia, Akume’s camp, and other stakeholders had scheduled what many described as a “make-or-break” reconciliation session to resolve lingering disputes that have divided the party for nearly three years.
Political observers say the outcome of the parley will be critical to determining whether the APC can present a united front in Benue State ahead of the 2027 general elections or continue to battle internal fractures that have weakened cohesion within its ranks.
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