Benue State Government Appoints Acting Chairman Amid Financial Mismanagement Allegations
What happened
The Benue State Government suspended the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for three months, effective September 21, 2026, due to allegations of Hajj slot manipulation and financial mismanagement. The State Executive Council subsequently approved the appointment of Ahmed Adamu as the acting chairman and Adamu Babi as the acting Executive Secretary to manage the board's affairs while investigations proceed.
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Why it matters
The suspensions follow petitions alleging misuse of Hajj slot allocations and irregularities in the distribution of government palliatives. The action by the State Executive Council highlights government oversight regarding public funds and accountability within Benue State.
Hyacinth Alia leads the state administration in Benue State.
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Who's involved
- Hyacinth AliaLeads the state administration of Benue State
- Ahmed AdamuAppointed as the acting chairman of the state administration
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Hyacinth Alia
Nigerian Catholic priest and politician