BRM insists Idoma must produce Benue Governor in 2027

The Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) has insisted that the Idoma people of Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C) must produce the next governor of the state in 2027, citing decades of political marginalisation.

The group made the declaration at the end of a joint meeting of its Programme Management Council (PMC) and National Executive Committee (NEC) held in Abuja.

In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the BRM stated that its core mission “remains the emergence of a Governor of Benue State from Benue South Senatorial District (Zone C).”

The communiqué, which was signed by the National Coordinator, AVM Monday Morgan (rtd), and the National Secretary, Hon. Eche Jigiga, lamented that for over 50 years since the creation of the state, “political leadership at the governorship level has been dominated by the Tiv axis,” leaving Zone C without the opportunity to produce a governor.

The movement also expressed concern that the current political arrangement “has not provided any meaningful opportunity for Zone C to negotiate its political future or participate equitably in the leadership structure of the state.”

On development, the group decried what it described as “persistent developmental neglect” of the zone, particularly the absence of significant state government projects, warning that the people of Zone C could remain “indefinitely marginalised” if the situation persists.

As part of its strategy ahead of the 2027 elections, the BRM disclosed that it is considering the adoption of a single political platform.

It said stakeholders across party lines have been urged to begin consultations “aimed at embracing a single political platform that is willing to present a credible son or daughter of Benue South as its governorship candidate.”

The communiqué added that political positions across the zone should be aligned with any platform capable of guaranteeing the realisation of the governorship ambition.

The group also affirmed that zoning and micro-zoning arrangements have been agreed upon to ensure “fairness, inclusiveness, equity and unity” within the district.

Calling for unity, the BRM urged leaders and stakeholders in the zone to “close ranks and work together” towards achieving the goal.