Senator Titus Zam has taken a swipe at Dr. Paul Angya following statements he reportedly made against the MINDA bloc during an African Democratic Congress (ADC) mobilization event in Kunav land.
In a press release issued Tuesday, Zam expressed displeasure over the alleged remarks, which he described as “demeaning and condescending” toward the MINDA people.
“As one of the foremost political leaders from MINDA and currently flying the highest political flag of the zone in Benue State, I cannot remain silent in the face of such remarks,” the Senator stated.
He went on to query Angya on the intent behind his phrase “MINDA de nahan,” asking whether such divisive rhetoric differentiates him in any way from Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Zam also questioned if Alia should then be addressed as a “Kunav Governor” instead of a governor for the entire state.
The Senator wondered how Angya planned to seek support from MINDA indigenes within ADC after tagging them as “second-class citizens.”
He accused Angya of arrogance and maintained that “Kunav leadership in Benue has only reinforced that MINDA has proven superior in every measure of leadership.”
Zam ended his statement that Angya’s utterances were politically damaging and risked fueling more division rather than fostering unity in Benue.
