Governor Hyacinth Alia has secured a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Benue State, strengthening his political hold ahead of the 2027 elections.
The primary election, marked by a strong turnout from party delegates, saw Alia emerge with an overwhelming margin, defeating his challengers in what party officials described as a decisive mandate.
The outcome further cements the governor’s influence within the ruling APC in Benue, amid growing political realignments and early manoeuvring ahead of the next general elections.
Party leaders and supporters hailed the result as a vote of confidence in Alia’s leadership and governance record since assuming office. His victory is also expected to reshape the political landscape in the state as rival camps begin strategising for the 2027 contest.
The APC is expected to formally ratify the primary results in the coming days.
