Benue Crisis: APC’s Basiru Says President Tinubu Committed to Unity, Will Not Take Sides
Image Credit: naijanewsAjibola Basiru, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, stated that President Bola Tinubu will not take sides in the Benue State crisis, emphasizing his commitment to peace and unity.
Speaking on Channels Television, Basiru said Tinubu’s approach is guided by national interest rather than ethnic or political bias, highlighting his June 18, 2025 visit to Benue as an inclusive platform for dialogue.
Basiru dismissed claims that Tinubu favored any ethnic group, calling the president a “detribalised Nigerian” focused on protecting lives amid armed herdsmen attacks in the region.
The presidency prioritizes safeguarding people over property in the ongoing conflict affecting Benue.
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