The office, which also serves as the state secretariat for the Ahmed Bola Tinubu Support Group, had its perimeter fence torn down during the operation.

The campaign office was opened just a week ago in a ceremony attended by supporters from across Benue and neighboring North-Central states.

The event was led by Dr. Mathias Byuan, the Executive Director of Housing, Finance, and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority, who also serves as the National Coordinator of the support group.

Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr. Tarnongo Simon, condemned the demolition, calling it “uncalled for.” He stressed that the secretariat had a valid Certificate of Occupancy and an approved building plan issued by the Benue State Urban Development Board. Simon said they were caught by surprise when officials arrived to demolish the structure without prior warning.

“We came into the office this morning to work, and before we knew it, they began demolishing the building. There was no communication,” Simon said. “This action is completely uncalled for, and while we condemn it, it will not deter our commitment to President Bola Tinubu and our vision for a stronger North-Central.”

The Benue State Government has denied any political motive behind the demolition. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kula Tersoo, the state clarified that Governor Hyacinth Alia was not involved in the action. Tersoo also accused the Tinubu Support Group of misrepresenting the demolition as a politically motivated attack.

Source: Punch