The people of Mbaivende in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State have pledged to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia in the 2027 general elections, citing their respective development efforts.

The community made its position known on Sunday, 25th October 2026, during a reception in honour of Professor Gabriel Ngbea, expressing hope that continued support for the two leaders would attract more development to the area.

The APC candidate for Mbagwa State Constituency, Dr. Peter Abaiyol, commended Governor Alia’s efforts towards economic transformation and his commitment to the welfare of Ushongo people, assuring him of their support for a second term.

Former Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, expressed optimism that another term for the Governor would bring further development, while praising the administration for its appointments and projects in the local government.

Chairman of Ushongo Local Government Area, Mr. Terkimbi Adzu, also applauded the Governor’s infrastructure projects and appointments, assuring him of the people’s support to enable him to complete two terms in office.

The Ter Ushongo, Chief Augustine Kuma, urged residents to maintain peace during the forthcoming elections and called on the Governor to sustain policies that benefit the entire state.

Similarly, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee and member of the Benue State House of Assembly Service Commission, Mr. Godwin Anya, said the people of Mbaivende would support Governor Alia to consolidate the achievements recorded by his administration.

Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, who accompanied the Governor to the event, urged the people to pray for the success of both Governor Alia and Professor Ngbea in their respective responsibilities.

Responding, Governor Alia reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to good governance, stating that his plans for Benue in a second term would surpass the achievements recorded in the last three years.

He expressed pride in identifying with Professor Ngbea and called on the people of Mbaivende and Ushongo to support his re-election bid and that of President Tinubu.

Kehe Hon

Information Officer

Government House Makurdi