Benue APC Rejects Strategic Alliance for 2027 Re-election

The Benue State All Progressives Congress (APC) Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council has formally rejected the creation of the Strategic Alliance for Tinubu/Shettima Re-election 2027. This new coalition, led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, includes high-ranking federal officials such as Minister Joseph Utsev and figures from the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party.

Citizen Richard Asema, Director-General of the Tinubu/Alia 2027 Campaign Council, characterized the alliance as a political gimmick. He alleged that the group is masquerading as supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while pursuing a hidden agenda to sabotage the 2027 re-election prospects of Governor Hyacinth Alia. Asema argued that the alliance is unnecessary and injurious to the party's electioneering machinery in the state.

Following the inauguration of the official campaign council at IBB Square in Makurdi, Asema urged party members to ignore the Strategic Alliance and return to the mainstream leadership under Governor Alia. He maintained that the APC does not require external alliances to secure victory in the forthcoming elections.