David Olofu emerges ADC senatorial candidate for Benue South, pledges inclusive leadership

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

Former Commissioner for Finance in Benue State, David Olofu, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial flag bearer for Benue South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, following primaries conducted across the nine local government areas in the district.

His candidature was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday, with the ADC Returning Officer, Barr. Ogah Ekwu, declaring that Olofu had satisfied all constitutional requirements of the party and was unanimously endorsed across the zone.

Accepting his emergence, Olofu described it as a collective victory for the people of Benue South and pledged to run an inclusive leadership that accommodates every interest and stakeholder in the district, announcing plans to establish a Benue South People’s Assembly and a Benue South People’s Council to deepen consultation, unity and collective decision making.

The former commissioner said the protection of lives and communities would be his top priority if elected, noting that insecurity had continued to cripple the agricultural strength and economic potential of the district.

“My first charge shall be the protection of our people. This will begin with restoring security to our communities and unlocking the full potential of our agricultural economy,” he said.

Olofu outlined a vision to build a secure Benue South where lives and livelihoods are protected, a productive economy where agriculture and enterprise thrive, a strong educational system, infrastructure that connects communities, and a government that is accountable, responsive and people centred, assuring party faithful that no bloc would be sidelined.