Posted by Chinenye on Wed 13th May, 2026 - tori.ng
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia stirred political conversations after declaring that he is a man of action, not empty promises, during a fiery speech in Vandeikya.
(Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia. Photo by Daily Post)
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia recently delivered a political speech in his home local government area of Vandeikya, where he described himself as a man of action rather than words.
In the roughly 20-minute address, he made it clear that he prefers to let his deeds speak for themselves rather than making long public statements.
The governor also issued a veiled warning to certain individuals who, according to him, are enjoying particular benefits while allegedly working against the interests of the Vandeikya community as the 2027 elections approach.
Although he stopped short of naming anyone directly, the message was pointed enough to spark debate online, with his supporters and critics drawing different conclusions about who exactly he was referring to.
The speech comes at a time when political activity is quietly picking up steam across Benue State, as various groups begin positioning themselves ahead of the next general election cycle.