
Dominic Alancha, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, has urged the party to replace Governor Hyacinth Alia as its candidate for the upcoming governorship election. He claims that Alia lacks popularity and is underperforming, which could hinder the party's chances of winning. Alancha expressed these views during a recent appearance as a guest.
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