A senior All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in Benue State, Dr. Mark Nyitse, has asserted that the party faces no meaningful opposition in the state as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, while reflecting on the recently concluded APC ward and local government congresses, Dr. Nyitse described the exercises as peaceful, hitch-free, and a strong demonstration of the party’s deepening grip at the grassroots level.
According to the APC chieftain, the party’s influence has now spread far beyond urban centers into rural communities, with the majority of residents firmly backing Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “There is no opposition in Benue State. The majority of the people are with Governor Alia and fully supporting President Tinubu. The few in opposition are insignificant and have no political value,” Nyitse declared.
He expressed strong confidence that both leaders would secure resounding reelection in 2027, attributing this certainty to the continued delivery of impactful policies, infrastructure projects, and programmes that directly improve citizens’ lives. Nyitse urged residents to deepen their support for the governor and president, stressing that sustained backing would attract even more development initiatives to Benue for current and future generations.
“With what is on ground, 2027 will be a smooth ride to victory, and nothing can stop it,” he added optimistically.
The statement comes amid ongoing efforts by the APC to consolidate its structures in Benue following the peaceful conduct of its recent congresses. Dr. Nyitse’s remarks reflect growing party confidence in the state, where the APC has steadily built momentum since Governor Alia’s inauguration, positioning itself as the dominant political force ahead of the next electoral cycle.
