Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende and Hon. Terseer Ugbor for re-election in the 2027 general elections.
The stakeholders also passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, reaffirming their support for the APC leadership ahead of the forthcoming elections.
The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held on Friday at the country home of Engr. Peter Ashiekaa in Adikpo-Mbaagwa, Atirkyese, Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The meeting attracted prominent party members, including ward, local government and state executives, women, youths, persons with disabilities and other political leaders from the 11 council wards of the LGA.
It was convened to brief stakeholders on the outcome of the party’s primaries and consultations with Senator Akume, the APC leader in Benue State and the North-Central region.
Speaking at the meeting, the APC Chairman in Ushongo LGA, Hon. Ushahemba Ityavkase, said the party had settled on its preferred candidates for the 2027 elections.
He listed President Tinubu for re-election, Senator Udende for the Benue North-East Senatorial District and Hon. Ugbor for the Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency.
Participants who spoke at the meeting unanimously endorsed the three political leaders, expressing confidence in their leadership and performance.
Those who spoke included Pharmacist Patrick Ahenjir, Engr. Peter Ashiekaa, Elder J.O. Mayange, Hon. Isaac Mtu, Chief Tahav Agerzua and Elder Gideon Nyitse.
Other speakers were Elder Tyolumun Kwagh, Surveyor Godwin Alumunku, Hon. Abraham Soo, Hon. Mrs. Kpadoo Ikyegh, Hon. Adzer Lan and Hon. Akura Ikpajov, among others.
The stakeholders cited projects and interventions in education, rural electrification, bridge construction and other sectors across the local government area as reasons for their support.
They expressed optimism that returning the endorsed leaders to office would enable them to consolidate on their achievements and sustain development initiatives.
The meeting also reaffirmed the stakeholders’ commitment to grassroots mobilisation, reconciliation and consultation to secure victory for the APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
They urged party faithful across the 11 council wards to close ranks, strengthen internal unity, deepen grassroots engagement and work collectively towards the party’s electoral success.
The communiqué was signed by Chief Tahav Agerzua, Chairman of the Communiqué Drafting Committee; Hon. Terungwa Torluam, Secretary; and Hon. Emmanuel Gede, Member.
