President Tinubu sends a 5-person delegation led by George Akume to represent Nigeria at the final burial rites for Rev.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia to resolve their differences for the peace and development of the state.

Factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume held separate congresses in Benue, Nigeria, producing parallel state executives of the APC, deepening the political crisis.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State is facing a deepening crisis as factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and SGF George Akume have elected parallel state executives.