"We Don’t Have Anything like Christian Genocide Happening in Benue State" — Benue Governor, Reverend Hyacinth Alia
The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Hyacinth Alia, has stated that there is no Christian genocide in the state.
Speaking at a recent press briefing on Benue’s security situation, Governor Alia emphasized that his role as a religious leader does not conflict with his duties in government, saying, “I am a reverend father, so being in government does not take that away from me; I still remain one at the end of the day.”
He clarified that, while the state faces security challenges, they should not be labeled as genocide.
“In my state of Benue, we don’t have any religious, ethnic, racial, national, or state genocide,” Alia said. He urged referencing the United Nations’ definition of genocide when evaluating such claims to ensure accuracy.
The governor explained that insecurity in Benue has historical roots, beginning with conflicts involving farmers and gradually escalating over the years. “Yes, we have lost a number of people, and we have provided background on the challenges that date back many years,” he added.
He concluded by reiterating that Benue continues to experience security issues, but these do not amount to targeted genocide against any group. Alia emphasized the importance of measured analysis and sustained government intervention to protect communities and address the persistent security threats in the state.
"We Don’t Have Anything like Christian Genocide Happening in Benue State" — Benue Governor, Reverend Hyacinth Alia
The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Hyacinth Alia, has stated that there is no Christian genocide in the state.
Speaking at a recent press briefing on Benue’s security situation, Governor Alia emphasized that his role as a religious leader does not conflict with his duties in government, saying, “I am a reverend father, so being in government does not take that away from me; I still remain one at the end of the day.”
He clarified that, while the state faces security challenges, they should not be labeled as genocide.
“In my state of Benue, we don’t have any religious, ethnic, racial, national, or state genocide,” Alia said. He urged referencing the United Nations’ definition of genocide when evaluating such claims to ensure accuracy.
The governor explained that insecurity in Benue has historical roots, beginning with conflicts involving farmers and gradually escalating over the years. “Yes, we have lost a number of people, and we have provided background on the challenges that date back many years,” he added.
He concluded by reiterating that Benue continues to experience security issues, but these do not amount to targeted genocide against any group. Alia emphasized the importance of measured analysis and sustained government intervention to protect communities and address the persistent security threats in the state.
