Politics
Again, Benue APC elects Agada as State chairman, 35 other excos
From Attah Ede, Makurdi
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Benue State Chapter, has successfully conducted its State Congress, culminating in the resounding affirmation of the Comrade Austin Agada-led State Executive Committee (EXCO) for another four-year tenure.
The Congress, which attracted statutory delegates, party leaders, and stakeholders from across the state, was marked by unity, orderliness, and a collective commitment to strengthening the party’s structures at all levels.
The State Congress followed previous success at the state and LGA congresses and further reinforced the cohesion of the Benue APC and its loyalty to the party’s national leadership.
In a strong show of solidarity, speakers unanimously pledged unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Leader of the party, Sen. George Akume CON, and the Benue State APC Chairman, Comrade Austin Agada.

They emphasized that the Benue APC remains united under the leadership structure anchored by Sen. Akume, noting that stability within the party is vital for sustained growth and electoral success.
The Chairman of the Occasion, Ambassador, Iorwuese Hagher OON, in his address, underscored the importance of unity, discipline, and loyalty within the party.
He called on members to close ranks and work collectively towards consolidating the gains of the APC in Benue State and beyond.
Second Republic Senator and elder statesman, Jack Tilley Gyado OFR , aligned with other stakeholders in declaring total support for President Bola Tinubu, Sen Dr Akume, and the Austin Agada-led EXCO, describing the current leadership as critical to the party’s stability and progress.
Other prominent stakeholders who delivered goodwill messages included Senator Titus Zam ( on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus), Saater Tiseer (on behalf of members of the Benue State House of Assembly), Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN (on behalf of governorship aspirants),

Also, Mathias Byuan, Pius Akutah, and. Mrs. Patricia Kupchi reiterated similar sentiments of loyalty and commitment to the party’s leadership at both the state and national levels.
He urged all stakeholders to intensify grassroots mobilization across wards and local governments.
At the conclusion of deliberations, a voice vote was conducted, and in a unanimous decision, delegates affirmed the continuation of the Comrade Austin Agada-led State Executive Committee for another four-year term.
