Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has received the All Progressives Congress, APC, flag as its governorship candidate for Benue State ahead of the 2027 election during the Tinubu/Shettima rally in Jos over the weekend.
The presentation of the flag by the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, represents a formal affirmation of Governor Alia’s recognition and acceptance by the party as its standard-bearer in Benue State for the forthcoming governorship election, as well as an expression of the party’s confidence and institutional backing for his second-term bid.
The presentation formed part of the rally’s activities, during which APC governorship candidates from across the North-Central region received their respective party flags, reaffirming the party’s commitment to its candidates as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
The rally, held at the Zaria Road Stadium, attracted prominent national and regional political leaders, including First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, APC governors, members of the party’s National Working Committee and other stakeholders.
President Tinubu, who led the national delegation to the rally, reiterated his administration’s commitment to national development, particularly the restoration of peace and security in communities affected by violence.
He assured the people of Plateau State of the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding communities affected by insurgency and facilitating the safe return of internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
The Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio also addressed the gathering, highlighting the administration’s development initiatives and calling for support for the APC in the forthcoming elections.
The rally attracted party faithful, supporters, and political stakeholders from across the North-Central region, providing a platform for the party’s leadership to reaffirm its commitment to the 2027 electoral process.