2027: David Olofu picks ADC senatorial ticket for Benue South

Former Benue State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. David Olofu, has emerged as the senatorial flag bearer of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Benue South ahead of the 2027 general election.

Dr. Olofu emerged as the consensus candidate of the party during primaries conducted across the nine local government areas of the district and was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday.

Declaring the result, the ADC Returning Officer, Barr. Ogah Ekwu, said Dr. Olofu, having met all the constitutional requirements of the party, was duly returned as the sole candidate and elected senatorial candidate of the ADC for Benue South.

Speaking after his emergence, Olofu described the victory as a collective mandate for the people of Benue South, promising inclusive leadership that would accommodate all interests and stakeholders across the district.

He stated that representation for the zone “shall no longer be a one-man show,” while unveiling plans to establish a proposed “Benue South People’s Assembly” and “Benue South People’s Council” aimed at strengthening consultation, unity and collective decision-making.

The former commissioner also identified security as his top priority if elected, lamenting that insecurity had continued to undermine the agricultural strength and economic potential of the district.

“As outlined in my blueprint, my first charge shall be the protection of our people. This will begin with restoring security to our communities and unlocking the full potential of our agricultural economy,” he said.

Olofu added that his vision was to build “a secure Benue South where lives and livelihoods are protected, a productive economy where agriculture and enterprise thrive, a strong educational system that prepares our children for the future, infrastructure that connects our communities and unlocks opportunities, and a government that is accountable, responsive and people-centred.”

He further assured party faithful that no bloc would be sidelined in the journey ahead, maintaining that unity, inclusion and purposeful representation would define his senatorial ambition.