While victims of recent Fulani herdsmen attacks continue to receive treatment in hospitals and grieving families mourn their loved ones, a group of youths and women in Benue State staged a political rally on Thursday in support of the current administration.
The demonstrators, under the banner of pro-Tinubu/Alia support groups, marched through major streets of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, expressing solidarity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Chanting slogans and carrying placards, the group called for second terms for both leaders, praising their policies and leadership style.
The rally, however, sparked mixed reactions from residents, many of whom viewed it as insensitive given the recent wave of violent attacks that have left several communities in mourning.
Local commentators noted the growing tension between political activities and the humanitarian crisis triggered by insecurity in the state.
