2027: APC Reaffirms Confidence in Alia with Flag Presentation

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally presented its party flag to the Benue State Governor, Rev.

The flag presentation took place on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State, with President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders, including stakeholders from the North-Central region, in attendance.

The Tinubu/Alia Campaign Council in Benue State described the ceremony as a significant demonstration of party unity and renewed confidence in the governor’s leadership and candidacy.

In a statement issued by its Director of Communications, Tersoo Kula, the campaign council said the presentation had put to rest speculations surrounding Alia’s chances of securing the party’s ticket for another term.

According to the council, the development represents a clear endorsement of the governor by the APC national leadership and demonstrates the party’s commitment to his re-election bid.

The council expressed appreciation to President Tinubu and the party’s national leadership for providing direction and strengthening unity within its ranks.

It noted that the president’s leadership and firm position had helped consolidate the party’s support for Alia, expressing confidence that the development would boost its chances in the 2027 elections.
The council also assured the national leadership that the APC in Benue State was prepared to mobilise support for the party and its candidates across the state.

It said the enthusiasm among residents in communities, towns and villages indicated growing support for the governor’s second-term ambition.

The campaign council further pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation in line with President Tinubu’s directive to party members to reach every ward and secure electoral support.

It explained that its mobilisation strategy would involve engaging voters at the ward, community and household levels while adhering to electoral guidelines and maintaining discipline.

The council expressed optimism that the party would emerge victorious in Benue State in the 2027 elections, adding that its members and supporters were ready to work towards consolidating the APC’s political strength.