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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Benue State Chapter, has firmly rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, emphasizing the need for unity and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia during this critical period.<\/p>\n

This stance follows recent appeals by some Catholic priests, also under the CBCN umbrella, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the state.<\/p>\n

However, at a press conference in Makurdi on Saturday, the State Overseer of the Charismatic Bishops, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, described such calls as \u201cunnecessary and counterproductive.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Archbishop Nyoonkyegh, Governor Alia, being a man of faith and a fellow clergyman, deserves spiritual backing and encouragement from religious leaders, not demands for federal intervention through emergency rule.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernor Hyacinth Alia is our brother in the vineyard,\u201d the Archbishop stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs true men of God, our duty is to protect and support him. What Benue needs now is not a state of emergency but unity, cooperation, and prayer to overcome its challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nyoonkyegh expressed concerns that invoking emergency powers could strip the state of its leadership, potentially worsening the situation. He referenced the scenario in Rivers State, where a sole administrator from outside the state was appointed following a political impasse.<\/p>\n

Quoting biblical scripture, he reminded fellow clerics that \u201call authority comes from God\u201d and urged them to remain submissive to duly constituted leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you have a son and a brother doing his best in the Lord\u2019s vineyard, the right response is, \u2018Brother, keep going,\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFr. Alia is doing his best under tough conditions. We must continue to pray for him, not fight him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Benue State Chapter, has firmly rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, emphasizing the need for unity and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia during this critical period. 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