“Such illegality cannot stand in the face of the law.’’
The governor urged the beneficiaries to consider the assets as theirs and optimise the benefits.
The three-member tribunal dismissed the petition by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, as lacking in merit.
The dethroned emir, accompanied by several military escorts, reportedly returned to the state around 4 a.m. on Saturday.
Justifying the signing of the executive order, Mr Alia said the act was to assist in maintaining law and order in Benue.
The governor commended his wife for her life-saving projects for the people of the state.
“You have to be able to innovate for us. You are here not as leaders of tomorrow not today.’’
Mr Pedro said being a deputy governor or a vice-president is so tricky as one smells power and seems close to it.
“Security agencies have since swung into action in line with government directives on the matter.’’
According to him, there is a need for all parties involved to sit down and settle issues surrounding the strike in the best interest of justice.
