‘Allegation of N20billion fraud in Benue baseless’

According to a report by The Nation Newspaper, there have been allegations of missing N20 billion in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (BLGA) in Benue State. However, an aide to Governor Hyacinth Alia has stated that these allegations are baseless.

The BLGA is responsible for managing the finances of local governments in Benue State. The aide to Governor Alia, who was not named in the report, said that there have been no financial irregularities or fraudulent activities in the BLGA under the current administration.

The aide also stated that the allegations were made without any evidence and were being used as a political tool to tarnish the reputation of the government. The aide further stated that the government was committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in all its dealings and would not tolerate any form of corruption or fraud.

It is important to note that the allegations of missing N20 billion were made by an anonymous source, and no concrete evidence has been presented to support these claims. It is also worth noting that the BLGA has been under scrutiny in recent years due to allegations of financial mismanagement and corruption. However, it is important to approach such allegations with caution and to ensure that any evidence presented is reliable and verifiable.