GOVERNOR ALIA SUSPENDS AIDE OVER ALLEGED SEXTORTION

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Dr. Mkor Aondona, indefinitely. 

Governor Alia, in a statement issued in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, explained that the decision to suspend Aondona is in line with his administration's commitment to upholding integrity, discipline, and accountability in public service, emphasizing that any official found guilty of criminality or unethical misconduct would face the full weight of the law.

The governor, who said the suspended aide is expected to submit himself to the legal process to answer to the allegations, assured the public that the law would take its full course without interference or bias, stressing that his administration would not tolerate any act that undermines public trust.

Governor Alia reiterated his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all citizens, especially women and vulnerable groups, assuring that the government will continue to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served.

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