In a statement issued on Monday, Semaka described Obi’s
planned visit to internally displaced persons, IDP, camps in Benue as
“political charity,” alleging that the former Anambra State governor was
disguising political maneuvers as humanitarian concern.
The governor’s aide further claimed that Obi had a history
of “emotional blackmail and mind games” targeted at exploiting the plight of
vulnerable Nigerians for personal political survival. According to him, the
Labour Party flagbearer was trying to raise his profile ahead of possible
political realignments by leveraging humanitarian visits to states like Benue.
Semaka’s comments come against the backdrop of Governor
Hyacinth Alia’s earlier directive banning unauthorized visits to the state by
high-profile individuals, citing security concerns.
The order, the governor said, was aimed at managing
movements and preventing activities that could jeopardize the fragile security
situation in the state.
Recall that Obi had recently lamented his inability to reach
Governor Alia ahead of his planned visit to IDP camps in Benue, a development
which the governor’s aide dismissed as “bad charity etiquette” and a deliberate
attempt to force his way into the state without proper engagement.
Semaka reiterated the administration’s commitment to its
partnership with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and noted that
Governor Alia would not allow political distractions to derail ongoing
governance efforts in the state.
“Benue State is currently in the hands of a bold, courageous,
and fearless leader who will not succumb to cheap political antics,” the
statement added.
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