The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has successfully scaled the screening process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has been officially certified to contest the primaries for nomination as candidate for 2027 governorship election on the platform of the party.
The screening exercise was conducted Friday at the Plateau State Governor’s Lodge, venue for the screening exercise for incumbent Governors.
The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe, personally chaired the screening committee.
The Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the party primaries was procured for Gov. Alia by Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Benue State Chapter and the Benue State Motorcycle Association (BEMOA).
Leadership of the two unions pointed to the massive turn around of the fortunes of the state, the human face nature of Alia’s administration as reasons they want him back to Government House to consolidate the gains.
The certification of the governor is widely regarded by political observers and stakeholders as a significant milestone in the consolidation of his political standing within the APC, especially in view of on-going consultations and strategic alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor, whose administration has consistently emphasized infrastructural renewal, security enhancement, civil service reforms, and social welfare interventions across Benue State, emerged from the screening process successfully after satisfying the constitutional and party requirements stipulated by the APC.
The certification also signals the commencement of heightened political activities within the APC as preparations gradually gather momentum toward the 2027 electoral cycle.
Fr. Alia was elected governor of Benue State in 2023 under the APC platform and has since maintained a visible presence in the state’s political and governance landscape.
