2027: Benue NDC updates list of governorship campaign team [FULL LIST]

…Names Council Members, Directors, Advisers, Special Assistants and Local Government Coordinators

The Benue State Chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has updated its list of members of the Governorship Campaign Team ahead of its inauguration scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Campaign Office located along Makurdi–Otukpo Road in Makurdi.

The updated list comprises members of the Campaign Council, Central Campaign Team, deputy directors, special advisers, special assistants, and Local Government Coordinators, who are expected to play strategic roles in the party’s mobilisation, communication, coordination, and campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The list of officials is presented below.

CAMPAIGN COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. Prof. Issac Onyike — State Leader
2. Hon Victor Toryila Hemba — Deputy State Leader
3. Prof Terhemba Shija ​— Chairman Governorship Campaign Organization
4. Dr. Raymond Edoh — Deputy Chairman​
5. Mr. Ohini Ojegbe — Member (State Chairman NDC)
6. Navy Comdr. Joseph Dzumve, Rtd. — Director General (DG) Shija/Edoh Campaign Organization
7. Rev. David Ogbole — Deputy Director General (DDG) Shija/Edoh Campaign Organization
8. Dr James Mbachiantim, Esq — Campaign Secretary
9. Hon Emmanuel Yongo — Member (Deputy Chairman (NDC)

OTHER MEMBERS

1. Hon. Mrs. Rebecca Apedzan
2. Hon. Donatus Obochi
3. Air Vice-Marshal Monday Morgan (Rtd)
4. Rev. Tor Ujah
5. Engr. Andrew Aba
6. Prof. James Apam
7. Hon. David Wuawe Nege
8. Dr. Pius Oketa
9. Hon. Barr. Henry Chaha
10. Mr. John Onah
11. Hon. Samuel Godday Odagboyi
12. Comrade Daniel Onje
13. Hon. Martin Iorsamber
14. Engr. Conrad Terhide Utaan
15. Prof. Joseph Alakali
16. Dr. Isaac Akuma Egboja
17. Dr. Ochapa Ogenyi
18. Mr. Obiokpa Dan Ogale
19. Major General Harrison Adoga (Rtd)
20. Hon. Mrs. Jennifer Member Tyochir
21. Alhaji Imam Suleiman Abubakar
22. Hon Vincent Dankor
23. ⁠Hon Barry idoga Odeh
24. ⁠Mr. Sunday Agi oibe
25. ⁠Hon. Samuel Adagboyi Godday.
26. Hon. Mcdickson Noah
27. Barr Jacob Ajene

CENTRAL CAMPAIGN TEAM

1. Director-General — Navy Commodore Joseph Dzumve (Rtd)
2. Deputy Director-General — Hon Barry Idoga Odeh
3. Secretary of the Team — Dr Barrister James Mbachiantim
4. Director of Administration and Finance — Engr Ochayi Ogebe
5. Director of Policy and Manifesto — Hon Sam Unom
6. Director of Media and Publicity — Prof Anthony Igyuve
7. Director of Monitoring and Evaluation — Arc Ojay Iyanya
8. Director of Research and Strategy — Prof Wilfred Uji
9. Director of Youth Mobilization — Hon Dondo Shande
10. Director of Women Mobilization — Victoria Masenengen Tor Tarkende
11. Director of Security and Rapid Response — Col Solomon Ngbede (Rtd)
12. Director of Community Relations/National Integration — Rev Prof Joseph Mba
13. Director of Groups and Associations — Mrs Selman Sewuese Apeverga
14. Director of Special Duties — Hon Victor Hemba
15. Director of Contact and Mobilization — Dr Sam Abah
16. Director of Legal Services — Chief Barrister Jacob Ajene
17. Director of Religious and Ethical Campaigns — Rev Tor Uja
18. Director of Welfare and Hospitality — Chief Noah Mcdickson
19. Director of Election Monitoring and Protection — Prof James Apam
20. Director – Diaspora Liaison — Engr Benedict Shinku
21. Director – Academia and Students — Prof Bembella Msugh Iorliam
22. Director – The Situation Room — Prof Isaac Onyike
23. Zonal Coordinator (A) — Hon Theophilus Orhemba Chia
24. Zonal Coordinator (B) — Prof Joseph Timiun
25. Zonal Coordinator (C) — Hon Michael Ogboji
26.Directorate of strategy/ planning. Prof. Tavershima Najime ……
27.Directorate youth mobilization. Hon. Steven Ameh

Deputy Directors

1. Mrs Mercy Mnguzamber Ingyer (Admin and Finance)
2. Miss Amanda Feese (Policy and Manifesto)
3. Mrs Josephine Akioyamen (Media and Publicity)
4. Engr John Angwe (Monitoring and Evaluation)
5. Obiokpa Dan Ogale (Research and Strategy)
6. Moses Mker Myom (Youth mobilization)
7. Hon Mrs Adogo Grace (Women Mobilization)
8. Alhaji Abdulrasak Maaji (Community Relations / National integration)
9. Rev Dave Ogbole (Religions / Ethical Campaign)
10. Hon Terfa Nongo (Groups and Associations)
11. Engr Patrick Okoh (Special Duties)
13. Barr Robert Hon Addingi (Legal services)
14. Engr Terfa Wangum (The Situation Room)
15. Mrs Torkwase Yaaya (Welfare and Hospitality)
16. on John Ashe (Election Monitoring and Protection)
17. Dr. Ralph Odoh (Groups and Associations)
18. Hon Ayoosu Ikyor (Community Relations)
19. Hon Solomon Songo (Security / Rapid Response)

SPECIAL ADVISERS

1. Mr Philips Anza (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
2. Mr Samuel Adzegeh (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
3. Ben Agande (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
4. Orduen Dura (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
5. Nelson Apochi (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
6. George Oko (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
7. Terzungwe Wua (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
8. Dooyum Naadzenga (Special Adviser, Media/Publicity)
9. Engr Ioryar Lan (Special Adviser, Election Monitoring)
10. Hon Chia Addingi (Special Adviser, Strategy)
11. Prof Godwin Yina (Special Adviser, Policy/Manifesto)
12. Hon Matthew Ameh (Special Adviser, Youth Mobilization)
13. Hon Mrs Patricia Feese (Special Adviser, Women Mobilization)
14. James Udo Esq (Legal services)
15. Hon Mrs Mary Doofan Gwebe (Special Adviser, Women Mobilization)
16. Tyolumun Aje (Special Adviser, Strategy)
17. Ier Jonathan Ichaver (Special Adviser, Groups and Associations)
18. Barr George Unongo (Special Adviser, Legal matters)
19. ⁠Tule Moses ( special adviser and media publicity)
20. ⁠Selumun fanem ( special assistant media publicity)
21. Rev. Kennedy ubwa ( Contact and Mobilization)

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

21. William inalegwu( media publicity )

1. Dr Letty Aboh (Media and Publicity)
2. Gabriel Wuashashi (Media/Publicity)
3. Agile Bem Ordedoo (Spokesperson)
4. Ulaga Shagbaor (Spokesperson)
5. Mark Kparevfa Usha (Spokesperson)
6. Clement Tsar (Media and Publicity)
7. Comfort Uto (Spokesperson)
8. John Iyongo (Media and Publicity)
9. Fidelis Ibekwe (Photo journalism)
10. Moses Iortyom (Media ethics and Law)
11. Ben Raphel (Media and Publicity)
12. James Udoh (Media/Publicity)
13. Rose Atorough (Women Mobilization)
14. Paul Tartenger Adaga (Abuja Liaison)
15. Ene Okojokwu (Contacts)
16. Mbaakar Akaakar (Strategy)
17. Rose Ochiga (Monitoring and Research)
18. Hon Monday Okene (Strategy)
19. Hon Terpase Nongo (Community Relations)
20. Hon Felix Shiekumo (Youth mobilization)
21. Donald Yande Adzo (Administration/Finance)
22. Hon Agbo Ogbogo (Secretariat)
23. Hon Kparevfa Uma (Special Duties)
24. Hon Gabriel Damawa (Special Duties)
25. Hon John Ogenyi Omanchi (Special Duties)
26. Luper Abelagi (Research & Monitoring)
27. Cyprian Orlaade ( Special Duties)
28. Christian Kange (Students Affairs)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT COORDINATORS

1. Ado — Hon Aboh Otse Okibe
2. Agatu — Hon Aliyu Adamu Aliyu
3. Apa — Hon Solomon Ogili
4. Buruku — Engr Terhemba Namku
5. Gboko — Hon Mohammed Orngu Nyianshima
6. Guma — Hon Alfred Tueen
7. Gwer-East — Hon Ayoo Kombol
8. Gwer-West — Hon Vitalis Zaki
9. Katsina-Ala — Mallam Yusuf Al-Kassim
10. Konshisha — Hon Daniel Adekaan
11. Kwande — Hon Joseph Asenge
12. Logo — Hon Pharry Acka
13. Makurdi — Mallam Inusa Usman
14. Obi — Hon Mrs Cecilia Ekpe Ipengi
15. Ogbadibo — Hon Patrick Idoko
16. Ohimini — Hon Christie Egbe
17. Oju — Hon Mike Obo
18. Okpokwu — Hon Barr Christopher Iduh
19. Otukpo — Hon Desmond Ameh
20. Tarka — Hon Liambee Iorliam
21. Ukum — Hon Richard Orneer
22. Ushongo — Hon Terver Igbaukum
23. Vandeikya — Hon Shaapera Adei

The party congratulates all those named in the updated list and expresses confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to the campaign’s success.

The NDC urges all appointees to demonstrate commitment, unity, discipline, and dedication to the party’s collective mission as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The Party reiterates that the list is not final and subject to further additions to accommodate more committed party men and women.

Signed:
Agile Ordedoo Bem
Publicity Secretary
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)
Benue State Chapter.