Politics
BENUE ADC ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES, OKWU TAKES CHARGE AFTER PEACEFUL CONGRESS
ADC elects new Benue executives in a peaceful congress, with former lawmaker Samson Okwu emerging as state chairman. Party leaders tout unity and grassroots mobilisation as key to strengthening the ADC ahead of future elections.
ALIA–AKUME RIFT THROWS BENUE LAWMAKERS' 2027 RE-ELECTION HOPES INTO UNCERTAINTY
APC’s deepening internal rift in Benue is shaking party unity, triggering defections and raising fresh doubts over lawmakers’ chances of securing tickets ahead of the 2027 elections.
APA PROGRESSIVES FRONTIER SUPPORT GROUP REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, ALIA, OJEMA AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Apa Progressives Frontier Support Group has reaffirmed its support for President Tinubu, Governor Alia, and Hon. Ojema, signaling early grassroots mobilization and sustained confidence in APC leadership ahead of the 2027 elections.
HON. TIZA ISAAC IMOJIME ORYA RESIGNS AS BENUE YOUTHS & SPORTS COMMISSIONER
Hon. Tiza Isaac Imojime Orya has resigned as Benue Youths and Sports Commissioner to pursue a House of Representatives seat for Buruku. His exit follows a tenure marked by youth empowerment and sports development initiatives across the state.
FORMER BENUE SSG ALAKALI RESIGNS FROM APC
Former Benue SSG Joseph Alakali has resigned from the APC, citing personal reasons. He gave no indication of his next political move, leaving uncertainty over his future in active politics.
PROF. UTSEV SECURES FEDERAL JOBS FOR 5 MORE BENUE YOUTHS
Prof. Utsev secures federal jobs for five more Benue youths, raising total beneficiaries to 105. He urges discipline, efficiency, and readiness for national service, reaffirming commitment to youth empowerment and poverty reduction initiatives.
BENUE PDP LEADER, ORTOM ENDORSES ZONE C ASPIRATION, SEEKS CONSENSUS
Ortom backs Zone C’s 2027 governorship push, urging unity across parties. Speaking in Abuja, he stressed equity and inclusive leadership, while PDP stakeholders rallied behind aspirant Dr. Oyije Ogbenjuwa.
BENUE GOVERNOR’S AIDE, HON. EMMANUEL IORBEE, RESIGNS SEEK 2027 GBOKO WEST SEAT
benue governor’s aide steps down to contest 2027 gboko west seat hon. emmanuel iorbee resigns as governor’s psa on protocol and wardrobe to pursue his ambition of representing gboko west in the 2027 elections, emphasizing transparency and commitment to democratic process.
FORMER AGF AONDOAKAA RESIGNS FROM APC, CITES 'PREVAILING CIRCUMSTANCES'
Former AGF Michael Aondoakaa quits APC after consultations, citing “prevailing circumstances” and democratic values, while hinting at a new political direction for Benue.
ADC CHAIRMAN’S DAUGHTER, BLESSING ONUH, BACKS TINUBU, ACCEPTS CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP ROLE
Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark and ADC Chairman, backs President Bola Tinubu, accepting the role of National Woman Leader in the Take Action Campaign Organization to mobilise women voters ahead of the 2027 elections.