APC Screening Committee disqualifies Igoche, Elaigwu, clears Angbo, Agada, others

APC Disqualifies Over 20 Benue Assembly Aspirants Ahead of Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State chapter, has released the report of its State House of Assembly Screening Committee, disqualifying over 20 aspirants from participating in the party’s primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to the committee, the affected aspirants were screened out over alleged non-compliance with the party’s constitution and guidelines governing the nomination process.

The APC urged all affected aspirants to accept the outcome of the screening exercise in good faith and called on party members to remain united as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections.

The report was jointly signed by the committee chairman, Dr. Auwalu Ishiye, and the secretary, Barr. Tijani Abdullahi.

The disqualified aspirants include:

• Shio Keghnen Ephraim (Katsina-Ala East)
• Smith Enyi (Oju II)
• Uhimbir T.T. (Makurdi South)
• Isaac Aondohemba Kyan
• Dugha Mark (Gboko East)
• Adikpe Ojoi (Oju I)
• Victor Johnson (Okpokwu)
• Iyua Samuel (Makurdi South)
• Varvar Titus (Ukum)
• Ubii Abraham (Gboko West)
• Mannaseh Kwaghlu
• Elias Odoba (Apa)
• Iorshase Barnabas (Gboko West)
• Nyitse James (Ukum)
• Willaum Terhide (Buruku)
• Adakole Sale (Agatu)
• Obor Onor (Oju II)
• Odeh Aaron (Oju II)
• Tamenor Emmanuel (Makurdi South)
• Kundan David (Buruku)
• Iko Benjamin (Buruku)
• Anyor Justice (Kwande West)
• Richard Saidu (Ukum)
• Andrew Tyonongo Mbagwa
• Timothy Cherem Tiev
• Akumbur Peter (Gboko West)
• Nyiongu Innocent (Makurdi North)
• Terkula David (Katsina-Ala West)
• Sebastian Ugba (Gwer West)