2027: Idoma has no future in APC, they support ADC — Morgan

With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the political direction of the Idoma people of Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C) has become the subject of intense debate, following a strong call by former Chief of Defence Intelligence and National Coordinator of the Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM), Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan (Rtd), urging the zone to abandon the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Morgan’s position, however, has triggered a sharp rebuttal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zone C, deepening the emerging political fault lines over which platform best represents the interests and future of the Idoma nation.

Speaking on Friday at an Idoma stakeholders’ interactive session with Dr. David Olofu at the Armed Forces Officers’ Mess in Abuja, AVM Morgan declared that the Idoma people have been completely marginalised within the APC, arguing that the party offers no realistic pathway for political inclusion or development for Benue South.

According to him, from key political appointments to infrastructural development, the Idoma area has been sidelined under the current APC-led administration in Benue State and at the federal level.

“Idoma people are clearly not part of the equation in the APC. From appointments to political inclusion and development, Benue South has been sidelined. This is unacceptable,” Morgan said.

He accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, of abandoning Benue South in both state and national governance.

Morgan argued that the sustained exclusion leaves the Idoma people with no option but to chart a new political course, describing the ADC as a credible platform capable of delivering equity, justice and fair representation.

He further reaffirmed the long-standing agitation for a Benue State governor of Idoma extraction in 2027, insisting that the ambition remains achievable if the people unite and speak with one voice.

“The quest for an Idoma governor in 2027 is solid. What we need now is unity, focus and the courage to move together under a platform that truly represents our interests,” he said.

The Abuja meeting brought together prominent Idoma leaders, professionals and political stakeholders, with discussions centred on the political future of Benue South and strategies ahead of the 2027 elections.

In a swift and strongly worded response, the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue South Senatorial District rejected Morgan’s call, describing it as a personal opinion that does not reflect the political reality on ground.

In a statement signed by the PDP Zonal Chairman, Benue Zone C, Hon. Ikeke Uche Augustine, and dated January 18, 2026, the party expressed “huge disappointment” over what it termed a misguided attempt to redirect the political loyalty of the Idoma people.

While agreeing that the APC-led government has neglected Zone C, the PDP insisted that the same cannot be said of its own record in the area since 1999.

“PDP has given Zone C opportunities that no political party has given since 1999,” the statement said.

The party cited the long political career of Senator David Mark, now National Chairman of the ADC, noting that he served as a PDP senator for 20 uninterrupted years. It also highlighted the emergence of several federal ministers from Zone C under PDP governments, as well as multiple development projects executed in the zone.

The PDP further pointed to the incumbent senator representing Benue South, Senator Abba Moro, PhD, describing him as a product of the PDP whose influence has attracted what it called “several legacy projects” to the district.

“If there is any party to be adopted by the people of Zone C, it is the PDP that has done so much and is still doing a lot for the zone, and not a party that is relatively unknown and has not even produced a councillor,” the statement said.

The PDP statement went further to question the relevance of the ADC in Benue South politics, arguing that the party has yet to establish a meaningful grassroots presence or political structure in the zone.

It also accused the Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) of losing touch with its original ideals, claiming the organisation no longer represents the aspirations of the Idoma people.

“BRM has lost grip of its original ideals and does not represent the yearnings, aspirations and sensibilities of the people of Zone C,” the PDP said, urging residents to disregard Morgan’s call.

In a personal swipe, the party described the retired Air Vice Marshal as “misfiring” politically, despite acknowledging his military career.

As political activities ahead of 2027 intensify, the contrasting positions highlight a growing struggle for the soul of Benue South politics: whether the Idoma people should remain with the PDP, which boasts historical dominance in the zone, explore the ADC as a new political vehicle, or continue to engage with the APC despite allegations of marginalisation.

What remains clear is that the question of inclusion, representation and the long-sought aspiration for an Idoma governor will dominate political conversations in Zone C in the months ahead, setting the stage for what promises to be a defining battle for the future of Benue South.