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Concerned stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have declared support for the re-election of Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, while cautioning party members against actions capable of undermining the party’s unity and electoral prospects.
The stakeholders, under the aegis of the Concerned Benue APC Stakeholders and Strategic Alliance, warned against what they described as a “rainbow coalition” of interests within the party, saying personal disagreements and political differences should not be allowed to weaken the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
They made their position known at a world press conference addressed by the convener of the group, Dr Dominic Alancha.
Alancha said the APC was bigger than any individual, leader, aspirant or political group, stressing that personal disagreements should not take precedence over the collective interest of the party.
He disclosed that he had previously opposed Governor Alia’s re-election bid but had changed his position after what he described as a reassessment of the larger interest of the party.
According to him, “members with grievances against the governor or party leadership should utilise the recognised organs and internal mechanisms of the APC rather than engage in activities that could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 elections.”
Alancha said where credible evidence established violations of the party’s constitution and rules, the appropriate authorities should act in accordance with due process, irrespective of the status or influence of those involved.
He also expressed support for the Alia administration, arguing that its record in office, in the view of the group, provides a basis for the governor to seek another term.
Similarly, he declared the group’s commitment to mobilising support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The stakeholders appealed to APC elders, leaders and members across the state to close ranks, saying internal differences should be addressed through dialogue and the appropriate party structures.
Alancha urged the party leadership to uphold the supremacy of the APC constitution and ensure that disciplinary measures, where necessary, were applied fairly and in accordance with established procedures.
He also called on Governor Alia to remain focused on governance and continue implementing his administration’s programmes, while urging party members to shift their attention towards mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
The group further appealed to members associated with different political camps to embrace reconciliation, insisting that unity was necessary for the APC to effectively present its message to voters across Benue State.
