Key Points
- A priest accuses Governor Alia of denying Benue violence. He calls the governor a disgrace to the clergy.
- The post lists burned churches farms and villages seized. It urges priests to speak truth and protect people.
- The writer demands proof and stronger protection for victims. He warns history will judge silence as betrayal.
Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia (Hyacinth Alia) drew fresh attack after a public post. The writer called him a disgrace for denying Christian killings in Benue.
The post cited burned churches and killed farmers as evidence of the attacks. The writer said villages were seized and women were assaulted during recent attacks.
Priest describes violence and silence
The writer said ordination’s mark never disappears and truth is expected. He urged priests to speak for the weak and to act.
The post argued the Church forbids priests from holding political office because politics demands compromise. It warned mixing ministry and office makes truth the first casualty.
Call for protection and clear answers
The writer urged clear action to protect victims and to provide answers. He joined wider calls for stronger protection and asked officials to explain their claims.
He said history will remember a priest who denied his people’s pain and death. The writer said he remained ashamed but kept praying for the governor’s change.
The post adds to other public reactions after recent violence across parts of the state. It urged leaders to speak up and to press for clearer reports
