Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed the speculation that he is searching for a new deputy ahead of the 2027 election.
The governor made this declaration during the inauguration of 17 new commissioners at the Government House in Makurdi on Monday.
Alia stated that the current Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, has demonstrated all the commitment and capacity to function in the office.
According to the governor, his announcement was necessitated by recent speculation that he was searching for a new running mate come 20207.
Alia further explained that he never contemplated getting a new deputy, maintaining that the incumbent (Ode) was capable of doing the job.
“There is no vacancy for any Deputy Governor in 2027. I have a Deputy Governor who understands governance. Who is people oriented. He is always with the people and for the people. He is one who is very cerebral.
“For anyone thinking otherwise I do not know. My deputy is very capable. He has all the capacity it takes to perform his functions. He understands what is good for Benue and that is what he is doing exactly,” he said.
