Benue will double support for Tinubu in 2027, Governor Alia assures APC unity

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia met with President Bola Tinubu on Monday, assuring him of the All Progressives Congress's (APC) unity despite recent internal disagreements. Alia expressed confidence that the party would emerge stronger and increase its electoral support in the 2027 general election.

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There have been some agitations from APC faithful after the primaries, but I believe they will calm down. Mr. President is a democrat who understands these processes. We worked together to build the APC, and I am confident we will remain one family.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Alia acknowledged some agitations among party faithful following the APC primaries but insisted they were temporary. "There have been some agitations from APC faithful after the primaries, but I believe they will calm down," he said. "Mr. President is a democrat who understands these processes. We worked together to build the APC, and I am confident we will remain one family."

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As I won the election the first time, we are going to double the numbers for Mr. President, and the APC will continue to remain united in Benue State.

Alia told reporters that Benue would double its support for the President in the next election. "As I won the election the first time, we are going to double the numbers for Mr. President, and the APC will continue to remain united in Benue State," he added. He also briefed President Tinubu on security in the state, reporting significant improvements after months of violent attacks. The President inquired about the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs), their return to communities, and security measures for the planting season.

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Previously, we had a lot of insecurity, but it has calmed down. The President wanted to know the position of the IDPs and whether those voluntarily returning home still have anxieties.

"Previously, we had a lot of insecurity, but it has calmed down," Alia stated. "The President wanted to know the position of the IDPs and whether those voluntarily returning home still have anxieties." He described the security situation as "relatively calm" and expressed optimism for continued peace. Alia also thanked the President for attending the recent Benue at 50 celebration, noting that Tinubu commissioned the state's fruit concentrate factory. First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu commissioned 10 urban renewal roads during her visit.

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This is the farming season, and because Benue is the food basket of the nation, he wanted to know how we are tackling those challenges. We briefed him accordingly.