Abraham Waroh, the Benue North East Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly criticized Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration for failing to address the state’s ongoing security issues. During an interview with journalists, Waroh expressed disappointment that despite Alia’s promises to tackle insecurity, the situation has worsened, particularly with the increasing threat of killer herdsmen.
Waroh described the current security situation as a “cancerous tumor” that has severely impacted the state, especially in areas like Sankera, which he claimed are under occupation by herdsmen, forcing many residents to flee. He also pointed to the recent killings in Otukpo, where mass burials were conducted for victims, as a tragic reflection of the administration’s inaction.
While Waroh emphasized that the PDP plans to take over leadership in 2027, he also stated that the party is willing to cooperate with Alia’s administration in the remaining years of his tenure to help steer the state forward, despite their criticisms.
