Why I Chose To Abandon Priesthood For Politics – Hyacinth Alia Opens Up

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has disclosed the reasons behind his shift from priesthood to politics. During a discussion with reporters at the Government House in Makurdi, Governor Alia recalled a light-hearted encounter with Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, who jovially teased him for transitioning from the priesthood to politics when asked about his…

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Suspended Catholic Priest, Hyacinth Wins Benue APC Governorship Ticket

The suspended priest of the Catholic Church Diocese of Gboko, Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has defeated his closest contender, Barnabas Gemade, to clinch the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in the state. Alia, who was suspended by the church after his declaration of interest to run for the post in the 2023 general elections,…

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Catholic Church Suspends Priest Over Interest In Becoming Next Benue Governor

The Catholic diocese of Gboko, Benue state, has suspended Hyacinth Alia, one of its priests, for joining the 2023 governorship race. Alia had, in April 2022, declared his intention to contest the 2023 governorship election in Benue state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He had also submitted his nomination and expression…

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