Benue RAAMP Coordinator denies claims of unpaid contractors
What happened
Stephen Numbeve, the Benue State Coordinator of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), denied that the agency owes contractors. He stated that the claims, which circulated on social media, were made by individuals who were not contractors. Numbeve described the allegations as a political effort to discredit the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Why it matters
The allegations concern the funding and operations of the RAAMP Project in Benue State. Numbeve insisted that RAAMP only contracts registered companies and challenged anyone with legitimate claims to approach management with documentation.
Who's involved
- Hyacinth AliaGovernor of Benue State, leading the administration
- Benue StateThe state where the RAAMP Project operates
- All Progressives CongressPolitical party within which Hyacinth Alia holds a leadership position
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Benue StateSpeculative
Benue State might face administrative and financial instability regarding state project funding for RAAMP