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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has been registered as the first member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, receiving registration card number 001.
Governor Alia registered during the official flag-off of the APC electronic membership registration exercise, held at his hometown, RCM Primary School, Ihugh, in Vandeikya Local Government Area.
Speaking after his registration, Alia said state wide registration will commence Tuesday, January13, 2026, urging party chairmen and ward leaders to mobilise members for individual registration, saying registration agents have been deployed to all council wards across the state.
The governor cautioned members against agitations capable of distorting the exercise and advised everyone to ensure peaceful coordination at their wards.
He commended members of his community for their large turnout, describing his registration as a demonstration of acceptance ahead of his re-election bid.
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Governor Alia also commended the APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda for introducing the e-registration initiative, saying it will help determine the party’s strength at both state and local government levels. He further appreciated President Bola Tinubu for supporting the party and for his interventions which, according to him, have turned Benue State into a major construction hub for development.
The state APC Chairman, Chief Benjamin Omale, said all 872 wards in the state will conduct registrations, with three agents assigned to each ward to ensure a seamless and credible process.
He described the e-registration as a step towards strengthening democratic institutions through technology and urged party members to participate peacefully and in unity.
The state APC Registration Coordinator, James Ornguga, in his comments explained that the exercise requires the National Identification Number and Voter’s identity Card. He added that in areas with poor network coverage, agents will record details manually for later upload.
Member representing Katsina, Ukum and Logo Federal Constituency, Solomon Wombo praised the governor’s developmental efforts and expressed support for his re-election. Wombo urged members from his constituency to take advantage of the exercise to get their APC membership cards.
