The Benue State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, citing his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment.
The endorsement, announced during a press conference at the National Assembly on Wednesday, makes the Benue APC Caucus the first group in the 10th Assembly to adopt Tinubu for re-election.
Speaking on behalf of the Caucus, Senator Titus Zam (Benue North West) said the decision was a show of appreciation for the President’s “transformative leadership and strategic interventions in Benue State.”
“We, the undersigned Members of the APC National Assembly Caucus from Benue — comprising two of the three Senators and ten of the eleven House of Representatives Members — hereby formally and unequivocally endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office,” Zam said.
The lawmakers highlighted key projects facilitated by the Tinubu-led administration, including the:
465-kilometer Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway
Makurdi–Aliade–Otukpo–Enugu Road, including a flyover at Wurukum Roundabout, Makurdi
1.7-kilometer Buruku Bridge over River Katsina-Ala (₦83.8 billion)
Dualization of 9th Mile–Otukpo–Makurdi Road
Rehabilitation of the Oju–Cross River Federal Road
They also commended the establishment and enhanced support for federal institutions in the state, such as:
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) – benefiting from improved funding and academic expansion
Federal University Teaching Hospital, Otukpo – equipped with modern facilities and specialist personnel
Infectious Disease Control Centre in Vandeikya
Federal College of Agricultural Technology in Opialu Ojapo
The Caucus praised the Federal Government’s role in housing and social welfare, particularly the construction of 250 housing units under the Renewed Hope Housing Estates, and the approval of 1,000 homes under the Pulaku Initiative.
Additionally, they noted that Benue State received ₦44 billion in federal allocations, including ₦5 billion for post-subsidy palliatives, ₦9 billion Infrastructure Fund, and ₦30 billion from the Subnational Intervention Fund.
On insecurity, the lawmakers acknowledged the President’s efforts in deploying security personnel and resources to Benue but urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to deepen collaboration with federal security agencies.
“We commend President Tinubu’s proactive efforts in combating insecurity across Benue. However, this fight cannot be left to the federal government alone,” Zam stated. “We urge the state government to strengthen its role in intelligence gathering, community policing, and neighborhood watch programs.”
The Caucus reiterated its commitment to support peace-building, reconstruction of conflict-affected communities, and compensation for displaced farmers whose livelihoods have been disrupted.
“We will continue to use our legislative powers to facilitate interventions that promote peace and restore normalcy to our communities,” the lawmakers declared.
As the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape, the Benue APC Caucus’s early endorsement signals both strong party loyalty and recognition of President Tinubu’s influence in the region.
