‘We must support him’ – Mike Okibe Onoja endorses Gov Alia for second term

Chief Mike Okibe Onoja Endorses Alia’s Second-Term Bid in Personally Signed Letter

A respected Benue elder statesman and traditional title holder, Chief Mike Okibe Onoja,the Agama of Agila and Akanaba K’Idoma, has formally endorsed Governor Hyacinth Alia for re-election in the 2027 governorship election.

The endorsement was contained in a personally signed letter dated January 30, 2026, and addressed to the Governor at the Government House, Makurdi.

In the letter sighted by IDOMA VOICE, Chief Onoja declared his unreserved support for Governor Alia’s second-term ambition, describing the governor’s leadership as visionary, transformative, and people-oriented.

“As an elder statesman and citizen of Benue State, I am privileged to witness your unprecedented efforts and dedication to the development of our dear state. I maintain my unreserved support for your re-election in 2027. As an elder statesman and citizen of Benue State, I am privileged to witness your unprecedented efforts and dedication to the development of our dear state,” Chief Onoja wrote.

He noted that within the last three years, the Alia administration has recorded significant progress in key sectors including infrastructure, education, healthcare, and agriculture, while also ensuring the regular payment of workers’ salaries and retirees’ emoluments.

Chief Onoja highlighted major infrastructure projects executed by the administration, such as the Obagaji–Okokolo Road in Agatu LGA, the Awajir–Oju Road linking Gwer-East, Konshisha and Oju LGAs, the Igumale–Agila Road in Ado LGA, the Makurdi underpass, and the completion of the Otobi Water Works, which he said resolved the long-standing water challenge in Otukpo.

According to him, Governor Alia’s leadership style is defined by inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability, adding that the governor has fostered unity across the state and maintained an open-door policy.

He also commended the governor’s achievements in the health sector, particularly the transformation of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) into a world-class medical facility.

Chief Onoja expressed confidence that Governor Alia’s background as a priest, combined with his experience and passion for public service, makes him the ideal leader to continue steering Benue State toward greater growth and prosperity.

He urged the people of Benue State to support the governor’s re-election bid, stressing that continuity would consolidate the gains recorded so far.
“I sincerely urge fellow citizens of Benue State to give all necessary support to His Excellency to enable him continue his good work of repositioning the state for the benefit of all,” he said.