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Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared that Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume cannot decide his faith and that of Benue people in the 2027 governorship elections.
Alia said Benue electorates will vote him for second term based on his performance, pedigree and precedence.
The governor’s chief press secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, stated this while reacting to senator representing Benue North West senatorial District, Titus Zam’s remarks that the people of the state will wait for directions from Akume in 2027.
Alia maintained that the people will collectively decide his faith in 2027 and not Akume or any individual.
According to Kula, “2027 Governorship: Benue people to wait for directions from Sen. George Akume – Titus Zam today at Wannune.
This is the highest insult to the sensitivities of the Benue electorate. Zam should know that the political awareness of the people is more advanced than it was in 2019. (Hope still remembers 2019). We are headed to 2027”
“It is only a madman who keeps doing the same thing but expects different results. Benue people are wiser. No individual will decide the faith of Benue people in 2027. Benue people will collectively decide. Alia has done one term and second term is won on performance, pedigree and precedence.”
He stressed that, “What will determine direction for the 2027 general elections in Benue is purely performance and pedigree. Those who betrayed the people that voted them into power; those who failed woefully to deliver on their mandate; those who preferred to worship emperors than fulfil their covenant with the people will face judgment from the people.
“No emperor can decide any election for the people. Alia is diligently and meticulously keeping his covenant with the people, and the people are there, much aware of developments around them to pass their verdict,” Alia’s spokesperson stated.
However, speaking with LEADERSHIP for further clarifications over his earlier reaction, chief press secretary Kula explained further that, “The people have seen everything and they feel development and then what should somebody else will come and tell them something different to what they have seen.
“Akume cannot come and tell Benue people what to do in 2027. People are political enlighten enough, they are seeing what is happening and what must you see what is happening and still sit and wait for Akume to tell you what to do. That is the greatest insult on the sensitivity of Benue people because whatever they have seen they will still sit and wait for Akume to come and tell them what to do.”
On his part, senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, Titus Zam, speaking during his empowerment programme held in Wannune, the hometown of SGF George Akume, on Saturday said he will not disappoint Akume like Governor Hyacinth Alia.
Zam said, “I promised Akume I will not disappoint him and I will continue to be loyal to Akume my leader. I decided to held this event at Akume hometown Wannune as a sign of respect I have for him. I will not humiliate or disappoint Akume like Governor Hyacinth Alia,” he said.
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward, Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, Bala Salihu Ngalda, has resigned from his position and left the ruling party.
His resignation comes at a time of active political manoeuvring across Gombe State as politicians and party structures begin repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a resignation letter dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the ward secretary, Ngalda said his decision takes immediate effect following consultations with his family.
“I write to formally tender my resignation as Ward Chairman and as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pantami Ward, with immediate effect,” he said.
He explained that he made the decision after careful consideration and discussions with his family. However, he did not disclose his next political move or indicate whether he would join another party.
Ngalda thanked the APC leadership at the ward, local government, state and national levels for giving him the opportunity to serve. He also expressed appreciation to the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure.
“I wish to use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the party at the Local Government, State and National levels for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity. I am equally grateful to the Gombe State Government for the support and cooperation extended throughout my tenure,” he said.
“Although I am stepping away from my position and membership, I will continue to hold the party and its ideals in high regard, and I wish it continued growth and success,” he added.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others.
The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi to have instituted the matter.
The Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu was consequently voided, set aside and thrown out.
In the unambiguous judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Bello, a penalty of N1 million was awarded against the former legislators that filed the case.
More details later…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been appointed as one of the co-chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
The ruling party announced that the campaign council will be inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday as part of preparations for the off-cycle governorship election.
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, will chair the council, while Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas will serve as co-chairmen.
The APC also appointed Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, as deputy chairman of the council, while Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin will serve as secretary.
According to the party, specialised committees have also been created to oversee campaign planning, finance, grassroots mobilisation, logistics, media, security, youth and women’s mobilisation, persons with disabilities, protocol, monitoring, and secretariat duties as campaigns gather pace ahead of the election.Government
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