The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday officially unveiled Abba John Abba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Benue governorship election, completing the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the polls.
The unveiling ceremony, held at Nam Hall & Resort, Makurdi, attracted members of the party’s National Working Committee, state executives, stakeholders, traditional leaders, supporters and other dignitaries.
Unveiling the deputy governorship candidate, the Benue State Chairman of the ADC, Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu, described Abba as an accomplished legal practitioner, administrator and grassroots politician whose nomination followed extensive consultations and a transparent selection process.
Okwu expressed confidence that the governorship ticket of Herman Iorwase Hembe and Abba John Abba possessed the competence, integrity and vision required to provide purposeful leadership and restore hope to the people of Benue State.
In his acceptance speech, Abba thanked the leadership of the party for the confidence reposed in him, describing his nomination as “a call to greater service.”
He pledged unwavering loyalty to the party and the governorship candidate, promising to work towards the faithful implementation of the ADC manifesto, with priority attention to security, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth empowerment and transparent governance.
“I call on every son and daughter of Benue State to join us in this noble mission of rebuilding our state. Together, we can secure our future and usher in a new era of peace, prosperity, and shared progress,” Abba said.
The unveiling officially completes the ADC’s governorship ticket for the 2027 election, with party leaders expressing optimism that the Hembe-Abba team would present a formidable challenge in the race for the Benue Government House.