The Benue State Government has said there is no reason to declare a state of emergency in the state.

The Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, Mr Tersoo Kula, said this in a statement on Monday in Makurdi.

Kula, who was reacting to the press briefing by the Centre for Judicial Integrity (CJI), said that the governor was in total control of the state.

He said that those calling for a state of emergency were not in touch with the happenings in the state, as there was no reason for such calls.

The CPS also warned those fanning embers of hate and mischief to steer clear of the state, as Benue people would not be persuaded by unjustifiable allegations or political manoeuvres.

“Furthermore, the call for a ‘state of emergency” in Benue State is not purely vexatious but also a flagrant display of political opportunism.

“It is evident that these irritated political operatives are sponsored by unscrupulous factions, desperate and eager to capitalise on any situation for their advantage.

“Their motives are clear: to undermine a state that is presently going through effective governance and progress under Gov. Alia’s leadership.

”There is no unrest in Benue State. Gov. Hyacinth Alia is fully in charge and control of the state,” he said.