Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has opened up on reports that he’s planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia described the report as “fake news” and a product of “yellow journalism”.

He reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the APC, declaring that he had no intention of leaving the party under which he was elected.

“We read online wherein they alleged that Governor Hyacinth Alia is plotting to leave the APC amidst the brewing crisis in the Benue APC. For the unsuspecting public, the story is not true and is typical of the yellow journalism practices by some online newspapers,” the statement read.

“At a time opposition Governors are joining the APC due to the policies and performance of the party under President Tinubu, it is laughable for anyone to suggest the Governor is contemplating defection from the party he is sponsoring in Benue.”

The statement also denied any crisis within the APC in Benue State, asserting that the party, under the leadership of Benjamin Omale, maintains a cordial and effective working relationship with the governor.

“The APC leadership in the State is in no crisis. The party has been performing its functions effectively at both state and national levels, as witnessed during the recent APC Summit in Abuja,” the statement added.