The Benue State Government has demolished the campaign office of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Makurdi following an order reportedly issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia.
The building, which served as the National Secretariat of the Ahmed Bola Tinubu Support Group (ABT), was inaugurated last week in a ceremony attended by a large crowd from Benue and other North Central states. The event was organized by Dr. Mathias Terwase Byuan, Executive Director of Housing, Finance and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria, who also serves as the National Coordinator and Chief Convener of the group.
According to the ABT Support Group, the demolished structure had a valid Certificate of Occupancy and an approved building plan from the Benue State Urban Development Board. The group described the action as “unexpected,” given the approvals it obtained before construction.
Although no official statement has yet been issued by the state government, sources within the administration suggest that the demolition was part of the dualization and road expansion project planned linking the State to the Eastern part of Nigeria as part of Governor Alia’s development initiative.
The demolition has sparked reactions from supporters of the President, who see the move as politically motivated. They noted that the governor has not publicly displayed strong alignment with President Tinubu, as there are reportedly no official billboards or structures in support of the President across the state.
In a brief statement, the ABT Support Group expressed disappointment over the demolition but vowed to continue its activities in support of the President’s re-election bid in 2027.
“The demolition of our secretariat will not deter our commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our vision for a stronger North Central,” the group said.
As of press time, Governor Alia’s office has not provided an official explanation or comment regarding the incident.
