Akume is your big brother, he’s watching your back’ – Tinubu’s First Lady to Alia
On Wednesday, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State received a vote of confidence from the wife of President Bola Tinubu, Oluremi, who said that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, was behind him.
Oluremi Tinubu made the remark at the 70th birthday party of Akume, who she called a big brother to Alia, in Wannuni, Benue State.
ALSO READ: First Lady Tinubu anticipates a bright 2024 for Nigerians
She told Alia, “May God bless Benue State and you, Father Hyacinth Alia. I trust that your big brother is looking out for you and the state.”
The statement came amid speculations of a rift between Akume and Alia.
A group known as the Benue Patriots had appealed to President Bola Tinubu to step in and resolve the conflict between Alia and Akume.