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 The state government made the clarification in a statement by <strong>Sir Tersoo Kula</strong>, Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to Governor Hyacinth Alia.
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 Kula stated that the video was an unfortunate attempt by desperate individuals to score cheap political points.
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 The CPS stressed that the video was ostensibly to ridicule the Benue government and the State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC).
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 <em>“Upon thorough review, it is clear that the video is an obvious stage-managed drama, orchestrated by those, who seek to undermine the good governance of Alia.</em>
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 <em>“We found no credible evidence linking this fabricated content to the governor or his administration.</em>
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 <em>“Before the elections, credible sources informed us of underhand plans by some opposition elements to discredit the electoral process.</em>
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 <em>“This video appears to be one of their tactics to cast a shadow over what was a transparent and violence-free election.</em>
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 <em>“It is important to note that this election marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time in many years that voters in Benue had access to ballot papers for local government elections,</em>” he said.
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 He further said it was the first time, since the return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, that BSIEC recruited and meticulously trained all ad hoc staff for the polls.
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 According to him, there was also massive deployment of ad hoc staff and sensitive and non-sensitive materials distributed in the full glare of the media and political party agents.
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 He emphasised that the achievement should be celebrated rather than tarnished by opposition elements.
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 <em>“We urge journalists and media outlets that aired the misleading video and accompanying commentary to uphold the ethics of their profession.</em>
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 <em>“As the light of society, it is crucial to cross-check facts and avoid being swayed by mere spectacle before going public.</em>
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 <em>“We remain committed to transparency and accountability in governance and will not be deterred by attempts to mislead the public,” </em>he added.
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