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APC Endorses Governor Hyacinth Alia as Sole Gubernatorial Candidate for 2027 Elections in Benue State

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State Chapter has publicly endorsed Governor Hyacinth Alia and his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, as the sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Benue State. The party also endorsed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Shettima, as their only presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. This decision was made during the second anniversary celebration of Governor Alia's office at IBB square Makurdi. Various party members and stakeholders, including Mr. Jiji, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Benue State House of Assembly for Logo State Constituency, expressed support for the endorsement, citing Governor Alia's achievements in the last two years.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC Benue State Chapter has endorsed Governor Hyacinth Alia and his deputy, Dr. Sam Ode, as the sole candidates for the 2027 gubernatorial election in Benue State.
  • The party also endorsed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Shettima, as their only presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
  • The decision was made during the second anniversary celebration of Governor Alia's office at IBB square Makurdi.
  • Governor Alia has achieved several notable successes in the last two years, including the construction of roads in the three senatorial zones, provision of 100 buses to ease transportation problems, and provision of farm inputs to promote agriculture.
  • The Governor has also ensured prompt payment of salaries and pensions and taken proactive approaches to security threats in the state.
  • Approximately 40,000 civil servants have received training on e-governance to digitalize governance in the state.
  • The Benue people have promised to wholeheartedly support Governor Alia's re-election, with no intention to contest against him in the 2027 gubernatorial election.

Statistics:

  • 100 buses were provided to ease transportation problems in the state.
  • 40,000 civil servants received training on e-governance to digitalize governance in the state.
  • The Governor has constructed roads in the three senatorial zones in the state.
  • The Governor has ensured prompt payment of salaries and pensions.

Sources:

  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) Benue State Chapter.
  • Governor Hyacinth Alia's office.
  • The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Benue State House of Assembly for Logo State Constituency (cited by Mr. Jiji).
  • APC Elders' Forum in the state (cited by Chief Barnabas Gemade).
  • Benue State House of Assembly (cited by the representative of the Speaker of the Assembly).
  • Traditional rulers and youth leaders in the state (cited during the occasion).

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