Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has directed political appointees in his administration with ambitions for the 2027 general elections to step down on or before the 30th of March, 2026.
The order was announced on Friday, the 20th of March, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, who said the move is designed to keep government work on track and reduce political distractions.
The statement explained that early resignation is expected to support a smooth handover process and protect ongoing projects from disruption.
It added that the administration will not allow electoral interests to interfere with service delivery or development programmes.
Alia also called on residents and key stakeholders to align with his agenda for state development and long-term progress.
“I invite all people of good conscience to join hands with me so that we can make Benue a place that attracts everybody,” he said.
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He pointed to ongoing projects as proof of his administration’s direction, especially road construction and reforms in the civil service.
“When you see earthmoving machines working on our hitherto dilapidated roads, that is development. When you see civil servants going to work and closing happily, that is development. “I have started, I am midway and I am more determined to do more because that was my covenant with the Benue people. I cannot tender apologies to anyone because I am developing Benue state.
“My covenant was with the people of Benue State. My attention is on how to make them happy. How to rewrite the story of the state for good. Therefore, nothing can deter me; nobody can frustrate me to abandon this,” he said.
He restated that his administration will stay focused on policies that deliver visible improvements in living conditions across the state.