By Matthew Okon
APC stakeholders in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State have thrown their weight behind the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende and Hon. Terseer Ugbor ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The stakeholders also endorsed Hon. Tsavtim Silas as the party’s candidate for the Kwande East State Constituency, while pledging to mobilise support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 15 council wards in the area.
The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held on October 4, 2026, at the residence of Chief Terlumun Akputu in Adikpo, headquarters of Kwande Local Government Area.
The meeting, led by the APC Zonal Chairman for Benue North-East Senatorial District, Barrister Vincent Uji, brought together ward chairmen, party candidates, stakeholders and other party officials from the 15 council wards that make up Kwande LGA.
The stakeholders passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and resolved to mobilise massive support for his re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
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They also reaffirmed their loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and APC leader in Benue State and the North-Central, Senator George Akume, pledging to abide by his political direction and leadership.
Similarly, the stakeholders endorsed Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende for another term in the Senate, expressing confidence in his leadership qualities and representation.
They also passed a vote of confidence in Hon. Terseer Ugbor, who represents Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, and endorsed his bid for re-election.
For the Kwande East State Constituency, the stakeholders resolved to support the APC candidate, Hon. Tsavtim Silas, in the 2027 election, while noting that they would await further directives and guidance from Senator George Akume.
The stakeholders expressed optimism that the APC would record a decisive victory across the 15 council wards of Kwande Local Government Area in the 2027 general elections.
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They called on party members and supporters to remain united, committed and focused on strengthening the party ahead of the elections.
The communiqué was signed by Chief Terlumun Akputu, Barrister Vincent Uji, Dr. Bem Zoho and other stakeholders, alongside 10 party members from each of the 15 council wards in Kwande Local Government Area.