Nigerian singer and record executive, Gabriel Oche Amanyi widely known as Terry G has slammed Benue State Governor, Rev. Father Hyacinth Alia, for denying allegations of religiously-motivated attacks in the state.
Governor Alia, who spoke during a consultative forum organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja, acknowledged that Benue faces serious security challenges but insisted that the situation does not fit the international definition of a “religious genocide.”
According to him, while violence and displacement persist, the conflict should not be framed as a targeted religious cleansing.
His remarks immediately triggered backlash across social media, especially among Benue indigenes who say the governor is downplaying the severity of the crisis.
Reacting in a now-viral video, Terry G who hails from Benue expressed deep disappointment and anger over the governor’s stance.
He questioned why the governor would deny realities that residents witness daily.
In the video, Terry G said:
“Una go just dey cap rubbish. Reverend, for that matter, why una too dey lie? Why can’t you guys admit, for once, and apply corrections? You say there’s nothing like Christian genocide in Benue… so you’re not hearing all the news going on? What kind of governor be that? Una go just dey cap rubbish.”
Terry G also accompanied the video with a strong message:
“We refuse to be quieted. The Christian community in Benue is under attack; no amount of denial can hide that reality.”
His comments add to the growing public outrage surrounding the state of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the concerns over attacks on Christian communities in the Middle Belt.
International figures have also weighed in on the issue. Just recently, American rapper Nicki Minaj made global headlines for speaking at a United Nations event about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, bringing renewed international attention to the crisis.
Terry G’s outburst has now intensified the debate, with many Nigerians calling on leaders to stop “political damage control” and confront the situation head-on.
