Nigerian Concord Newspaper
The chairman of the Benue State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, Chief Benjamin Omale has congratulated the Governor of the State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia over the Sun 2026 Governor Award which he recently got in Lagos.
Chief Omale also congratulated the Governor for receiving the All Progressive Congress flag as the 2027 Governorship candidate of the party.
The Benue APC chairman extended his congratulations during a brief telephone chat with one of our reporters in Makurdi this morning.
In his words, the Award came as a result of Governor Alia’s fulfilment of all his campaign promises, stressing that the governor has been able to provide dividends of democracy for the people of Benue State since he assumed duties as governor in 2023.
Omale stated further that for The Sun Newspaper to see Governor Hyacinth Alia as the Best Governor in the year 2026 is not a joke but a testament of his multiple achievements and benevolence to the people of Benue State.
According to him, the Benue State chapter of All Progressive Congress has aligned with the governor as a result of his great performance. He added that the party will continue to showcase the governor’s achievements in all areas of governance for the people to see.
He said: “We aren’t surprised that the people of Benue State have spoken their minds to reelect Governor Hyacinth Alia in 2027. And we as a party, we are ready to give the Benue people the necessary encouragement to protect their votes on the election date.
“As a party, we want to congratulate him over the Sun Award and also for officially receiving the party’s flag from National Chairman of the party, Professor Nentawe Yilwadta in Jos yesterday. We are proud of him and we also want to thank him for the good things he has done as governor of Benue State”
Omale who described the flag as a symbol of renewed confidence, collective commitment, and the shared aspiration to consolidate the gains of the Alia administration also expressed confidence that the Governor will build on the progress already recorded, complete ongoing projects, and extend development to more communities across the state.
The party chairman called on APC members, supporters, and the people of Benue State to remain united and steadfast as it mobilises for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Alia, and Deputy Governor Dr. Sam Ode in 2027.
According to him, Benue APC is confident that, with sustained unity, commitment, and collective support, the party will secure another mandate to deepen good governance, consolidate development, and build a safer and more prosperous Benue State.
Recall that in Lagos on Friday, Benue State, under the leadership of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, received national recognition as one of the states making notable strides in governance and development.
The recognition represents a significant milestone for Benue State, particularly against the backdrop of the challenges that confronted the state when the Alia administration assumed office. For many people in Benue, the award is a welcome acknowledgement of the reforms, policy interventions and development initiatives being implemented by the present administration.