Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has reaffirmed his commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing continuity in leadership as vital to sustaining ongoing reforms and consolidating the nation's economic development.

Governor Alia stated this on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, while speaking with journalists after attending the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Tinubu.

The Governor described the rally as a successful outing, noting that the impressive turnout and grassroots participation demonstrated the APC's preparedness for the 2027 general elections.

He commended President Tinubu for his support to sub-national governments, particularly Benue State, observing that several development strides recorded by the state would not have been possible without the assistance of the Federal Government.

Governor Alia acknowledged that the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration came with initial challenges but expressed optimism that the country was gradually moving towards a phase of greater economic prosperity. He urged Nigerians, APC members and other people of goodwill to support the President's re-election to sustain the gains already recorded.

The rally was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima; governors of Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule; Benue, Hyacinth Alia; Niger, Mohammed Umaru Bago; and Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, alongside APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.

Other prominent personalities included Deputy Governor of Benue State, Dr. Sam Ode; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; former APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu; Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; Nasarawa APC governorship candidate, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada; Benue State APC Chairman, Benjamin Omale; former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam; and Coordinator, Office of the First Lady of Benue State, Hon. Scholastica Terngu Ben-Sor, among other party leaders, government officials and supporters.

Following the rally, Governor Alia proceeded to the Yelwata IDP Resettlement Housing Estate in Guma Local Government Area, where he inspected ongoing construction works and expressed optimism that the remaining aspects of the project would soon be completed to facilitate the relocation of displaced persons.

He explained that the estate was intended for displaced families seeking resettlement, while many others had voluntarily returned to their ancestral communities with government support to rebuild their lives.

The Governor disclosed that those who had returned to their ancestral homes were receiving agricultural assistance, including fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides, to support the resumption of farming activities and improve their livelihoods.

He further explained that arrangements had been made to provide farmland for displaced persons relocating to the Yelwata estate, stressing that the initiative was designed not only to provide shelter but also to restore their economic independence through farming, commerce and other productive activities.

Kehe  Hon,

Information Officer,

Government House Makurdi.