2027: Benue APC NASS Caucus targets 1 million votes for Tinubu

The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its sights on delivering an additional 1 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections, leveraging the strength of the Senator George Akume-led group in the ongoing party e-registration and revalidation exercise.

Hon. Philip Agbese, Member of the House of Representatives for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency and Spokesperson of the Benue APC Caucus in the National Assembly, revealed this while inspecting registration materials in Makurdi. He said the integration of the SGF faction into the exercise would dramatically expand the party’s membership base in the state.

“We are coming with serious business,” Agbese declared. “The Akume group alone has over half a million verified members ready to be captured in this exercise. Within the next seven days, we will upload every one of them. That single move will increase APC membership in Benue by at least 500,000. And mark my words—we are targeting an extra 1 million votes for President Tinubu in the next election cycle.”

He contrasted their mobilization with the opposition, noting that “after one solid month, the other side has only managed about 30,000 registrations. Our people are on the ground, they understand the stakes, and they are responding in large numbers. This e-registration is our chance to reclaim and strengthen the party from the roots.”

Agbese urged APC members across Benue to give full cooperation in their local government areas. “This is not the time for division or lukewarm attitude. With the structure Senator Akume has built and the commitment we are seeing, APC in Benue is set to become unstoppable again. Let’s make this exercise a huge success together.”

On the performance of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Agbese said with a smile: “I don’t want to jump the gun and say something today only for my ogas at the top to come out tomorrow with a different view. I’ll consult with Bayo Onanuga and others in Abuja before commenting.”

Praising President Tinubu, Agbese described him as “a towering giant in African leadership whose experience and vision are transforming Nigeria and inspiring the continent.”

“We are serious about shooting Tinubu’s votes up by another 1 million from Benue State alone. The people trust his leadership, and we will ensure their support translates into massive numbers in 2027 and beyond.”