Peace or Pretext? The Makurdi Meeting and the Rule of Law, By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the much-anticipated “reconciliation meeting” between Hyacinth Alia and George Akume finally held at Government House, Makurdi. It was convened amid heightened expectations that the lingering crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State would be resolved.

But if the test of reconciliation is clarity, unity, and shared understanding, then what emerged from Makurdi was not peace—it was parallel narratives.

Two national dailies reported sharply conflicting accounts of the meeting’s outcome. While one suggested a resolution and party unity, another highlighted a disagreement—particularly on the contentious issue of “automatic ticket” for incumbents. More tellingly, both principal actors did not address the press together..Read The Complete; Full Original Here.>>>