The Benue State Government has issued a scathing response to Senator Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader representing Benue South, following his allegations of an "absence of governance" in Zone C (Benue South Senatorial District).

In an official statement released by Adv. Ngbedde Valentine Ofoine Adoka-Ole, Media Assistant to the Deputy Governor of Benue State, the government described Moro's comments as "reckless, irresponsible, and politically motivated," asserting that they do not reflect the actual situation in the region.

The statement accused the Senator of selective amnesia regarding the years of neglect Zone C allegedly suffered under the previous Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration, in which Moro himself was a prominent figure.

"It is truly unfortunate that Senator Abba Moro consistently appears to be promoting divisive tendencies, rather than serving as a unifying figure. He was silent during the PDP's years of failure, when Benue South was effectively abandoned," the statement read.

The government specifically highlighted Moro's silence during what they termed as "controversial and unexecuted PDP-era road contracts" in Benue South, including the Obagaji-Okokolo and Otukpo Icho-Naka projects.

Countering Moro's allegations, the statement emphasized the achievements of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia's administration, pointing to significant investments in road infrastructure, healthcare, education, and welfare programs across the state.

According to the government, a total of ₦75 billion worth of road contracts have been awarded specifically for Zone C alone, which they claim far exceeds investments made by previous administrations.

"The people of Benue South deserve honest discourse rooted in facts, and not unfounded allegations hinged on political prejudices," the statement concluded.

This exchange highlights growing political tensions in Benue State, particularly between the current administration and opposition figures from the PDP, as both sides continue to contest the narrative around development and governance in the state.