Nigerian Concord Newspaper
A former governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, PhD and the 2027 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN among others have been appointed to serve as members of a Rainbow Coalition under the platform of the e Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027.
According to Dan-Morgan Ihomun,
Publicity Secretary/Head of Administration of the Benue Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2028, the leadership of the Benue Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027 was pleased to formally announce its organisational structure, comprising the Board of Patrons/Conveners, State Leadership, Advisory Council, thirty (30) Functional Directorates, Zonal Structures and Grassroots Mobilisation Framework.
This structure is designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Alliance, promote effective political coordination, deepen stakeholder engagement and establish a formidable grassroots mobilisation network across the twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas of Benue State.
The following persons constitute the leadership and operational structure of the Alliance:
A. STATE LEADERSHIP AND CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
1. Board of Patrons/Conveners
1. Sen. Dr. Jack Tilley-Gyado, CON
2. Elder Simon Shango, MFR
3. His Excellency, Prof. Iorwuese Hagher, OON
4. Chief Adaa Maagbe
5. His Excellency, Chief Samuel Ortom
6. Dr Mathias Byuan
7. Chief Michael Aondokaa, SAN
8. Chief Sylvester Ameh
9. Comr. Austin Agada
10. His Beatitude, Bishop Pinot Ogbaji
2. Director-General: Chief Akange Audu
3. Deputy Director-General: Hon. Joshua Sale
4. Publicity Secretary/Head of Administration: Dan-Morgan Ihomun
5. Secretary: Hon. Msughve Ayua
6. Head of Women Affairs: Hon. Mrs. Joyce Tarka
B. ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council shall provide strategic guidance, political direction, institutional support and leadership counsel to the Alliance.
1. Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Liambee Jime
2. Chief John Ochoga
3. Chief John Enyi
4. Alh. Abubakar Usman (Young Alhaji)
5. Rt. Hon. Agbo Ogah
6. Major J. O. Mayange
7. Col. Edwin Jando
8. AVM Monday Morgan
9. Rt Hon John Dyegh
10. Elder Bende Yolna
11. Engr. Beagh Inyinyamkyume
12. Chief Mrs. Helen Bendega
13. Lady Kate Ijogi
14. Lady Helen Atom
15. Comr. Emmanuel Aba Yaro
16. Prof. Mrs. Charity Ekoja
17. Hon. Ann Itodo-Benjamin
18. Hon. Mrs. Margaret Iorember
19. Elder Asongu Dogo
20. Prof. Moses Msugh Kembe
21. Hon. Alexander Kor
22. Mrs. Margaret Bija, PhD
23. Hon. Samuel Atsuku
24. Hon. Bernard Ochapa
25. Barr. Godwin Agba Injo
26. Prof. Anjembe Bemgba Godwin
27. SP Evarestus Ahee Akwaya (Rtd.)
28. Hon Mrs Margaret Adom
29. Hon Shiaondo Kunde
30. Hon Emmanuel Vambeh
C. THE THIRTY (30) FUNCTIONAL DIRECTORATES
The Alliance shall operate through thirty (30) functional Directorates to ensure effective political coordination, grassroots mobilisation, administration, strategic engagement and implementation of its objectives across Benue State.
1. Directorate of Finance and Accounts: Hon. Christopher Tarka
2. Directorate of Special Duties and Intra-Party Affairs: Hon. Anthony Sende
3. Directorate of Legal Affairs and Compliance: Prof. Anthony Ijorhor, SAN
4. Directorate of Protocol and Welfare: Hon. Ene Ameh
5. Directorate of Operations and Political Mobilisation: Hon. Chris Dura Aondo
6. Directorate of Local Government Area Coordination: Hon. Emmanuel Ugande
7. Directorate of Ward and Polling Unit Structures: Hon. Mrs. Joyce Ahunde Luga
8. Directorate of Stakeholder Engagement: Hon. Prince Abua Yajir
9. Directorate of Civil Society Organisations: Comr. Cephas Tertindi Adom
10. Directorate of Digital Media, Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Hon. Godswill Idu
11. Directorate of Voter Education and Public Enlightenment: Dr. Godwin Kwanga
12. Directorate of Research, Intelligence and Information Management: Dr. Sam Tondo
13. Directorate of Youth Mobilisation: Hon. Raymond Asema Nago
14. Directorate of Professional Groups and Associations: Prof. Amase Nyamngee
15. Directorate of Labour and Trade Union Relations: Hon. Simon Anchaver
16. Directorate of Farmers and Rural Community Engagement: Hon. B. B. Nungwa
17. Directorate of Government and Institutional Relations: Okwoche Okwori
18. Directorate of Religious and Faith-Based Organisations: Prof. Phillip Tachin
19. Directorate of Diaspora and External Relations: Hon. Susan Abah
20. Directorate of Security and Risk Management: CSP Ahee Akwaya (Rtd.)
21. Directorate of Planning, Research and Strategy: Hon. Aondowase Kunde
22. Directorate of Logistics: Deputy Corps Marshal Julius Asom (Rtd.)
23. Directorate of Events and Public Engagements: Rt. Hon. Hembadoon Amena
24. Directorate of Monitoring, Evaluation and Conflict Resolution: Ominyi Otugbeikwu
25. Directorate of Community Relations and Grassroots Engagement: Hon. Benson Obega
26. Directorate of Campaign Coordination and Candidate Support: Hon. Okpe Okpe
27. Directorate of Special Projects and Programmes: Hon. Mrs. Doris Shadrach Iyo
28. Directorate of Documentation and Records: Amb Philip Etche
29. Directorate of Strategic Partnerships and Inter-Organisational Relations: Dr. Jimmy Ajim
30. Directorate of Electoral Operations and Polling Unit Management: Engr. Abraham Aku
D. ZONAL STRUCTURES
The Alliance shall maintain three (3) zonal structures corresponding to the three senatorial districts of Benue State.
ZONE A – BENUE NORTH-EAST
– Zonal Coordinator: Chief Terlumun Akputu
– Zonal Advisory Director: Navy Commodore Dan Hinga (Rtd.)
ZONE B – BENUE NORTH-WEST
– Zonal Coordinator: Hon. Aondowase Dajoh
– Zonal Advisory Director: Amb. Fred Yonov Aga
ZONE C – BENUE SOUTH
– Zonal Coordinator: Rt. Hon. Ralf Igbagu
– Zonal Advisory Director: Arc Anthony Obekpa
E. GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION STRUCTURE
The grassroots mobilisation framework shall extend across all twenty-three (23) Local Government Areas, wards and polling units in Benue State.
1. Local Government Area Coordinators
– APC Local Government Party Chairmen shall serve as the respective LGA Coordinators.
2. Ward Coordinators
– APC Ward Chairmen shall serve as Ward Coordinators in their respective wards.
3. Polling Unit Coordinators
– Five (5) persons shall be nominated for each polling unit by the respective Ward Chairmen, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
The Alliance is committed to mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 and the success of other candidates aligned with its political objectives.
All appointed officers, coordinators and members are expected to demonstrate commitment, loyalty, discipline, teamwork and a strong sense of responsibility in advancing the vision and objectives of the Alliance.
Further administrative guidelines and operational directives will be communicated as the structures become fully operational.
Dan-Morgan Ihomun
Publicity Secretary/Head of Administration
Benue Strategic Alliance for Tinubu 2027
2nd November 2026