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ADC Denies Alleged Ties To Governor Alia

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The Benue State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that it is being sponsored by Governor Hyacinth Alia as a backup platform for the 2027 elections.

Naijaonpoint reports that the party described the rumour as a malicious plot by political opponents to tarnish its reputation and confuse the electorate ahead of the polls.

In a statement released on Sunday in Makurdi, the Publicity Secretary of the ADC Steering Committee in Benue, Mr. Stevie Ayua, clarified that the party’s activities were being funded solely through voluntary contributions from its members and stakeholders.

“All of these activities of the ADC so far from the state unveiling event, awareness creation, mobilisation, membership registration and local government chapter inaugurations are being funded with voluntary contributions,” Ayua said.

He emphasised that the party’s financial independence was critical to maintaining its integrity and commitment to the people of Benue State.

Debunking the claim that Governor Alia might be eyeing ADC as a political alternative in case of fallout with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party categorically disassociated itself from the state government.

Ayua noted, “We are proud to declare that our party’s funding and operations are independent of any external influence, particularly from Governor Alia and the Benue State government.

“The ADC Benue State chapter, therefore, wishes to categorically disassociate itself from any perceived link or affiliation with the incumbent Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of the APC.”

Ayua further explained that while the ADC remains open to all Nigerians, it will not serve as a political refuge for those seeking to exploit the platform for electoral advantage without embracing the party’s ideals.

He said, “Our party is built on principles and policies aimed at rescuing Nigeria and Benue State in particular from the failed experiment of the current administration and others like it.

“We will not serve as a receptacle for politicians looking to exploit our platform for personal or political gain.”

Addressing the originators of the rumour, Ayua advised them to focus on resolving internal issues within their own parties instead of peddling falsehoods about the ADC.

“To those peddling these false narratives in an attempt to undermine the ADC, we advise them to focus on addressing the problems within their own parties,” he said.

He added that the ADC was on a mission to reclaim Benue and Nigeria from years of failed leadership and would not be distracted by “failed politicians and mischief makers.”

Reaffirming the party’s mission, the spokesman said, “The ADC is on a rescue mission to reclaim Benue State and Nigeria from failed governance and usher in a new era of development and accountability to the people of Benue State in 2027. We will not be swayed by baseless rumours or attempts to confuse the public.

“While the ADC, which we represent in Benue State, remains a platform for all, we reject any suggestions of any link or fraternal association with the APC government of Benue State as being rumoured by failed politicians and mischief makers hoping to demarket our party with such baseless and unfounded rumours.”