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 ahead of 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.
The endorsement was 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 LGA.
The communiqué was signed by the drafting committee comprising Tahav Agerzua as Chairman, Terungwa Torluam and Emmanuel Gede.
The meeting, which drew prominent members, ward, local government and state executives, women, youth, people with disabilities and other leaders of the party from the 11 council wards of the LGA, was convened to brief stakeholders on the outcome of party primaries and consultations with the leader of the APC in Benue and the North-Central, Senator Akume.
Speaking on the essence of the gathering, the APC Chairman of Ushongo LGA, Hon. Ushahemba Ityavkase, said the party had settled on candidates for the 2027 elections with the re-election of President Tinubu, Senator Udende for Benue North-East Senatorial District and Hon. Ugbor for Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency.
Stakeholders who spoke at the meeting expressed unanimous endorsement of President Tinubu, Senator Udende and Hon. Ugbor for re-election.
Those who spoke included Pharmacist Patrick Ahenjir, Engr. Peter Ashiekaa, Elder J.O. Mayange, Hon. Isaac Mtu, Chief Tahav Agerzua, Elder Gideon Nyitse, Elder Tyolumun Kwagh, Surveyor Godwin Alumunku, Hon. Abraham Soo, Hon. Mrs. Kpadoo Kenita Ikyegh, Hon. Adzer Lan, Hon. Akura Ikpajov, Hon. Terungwa Torluam, Women Leader, Mrs. Lydia Mtom, Youth Leader, Hon. Tavershima Atsu, Hon. Cyprian Iusa, and State Special Leader, Titus Ageba.
The speakers cited the performance of the elected leaders, particularly projects executed in education, rural electrification, bridges and other sectors across the LGA, saying if re-elected, they would consolidate on the achievements.
They reaffirmed their commitment to deploying grassroots mobilisation, reconciliation and consultation to ensure victory for the endorsed candidates in the 2027 general elections.
They called on party faithful across the 11 council wards to close ranks, strengthen unity, deepen grassroots engagement and work collectively for the success of the APC.