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A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Dr. Mathias Byuan, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of no fewer than two million votes from the state in the 2027 general elections.
Dr. Byuan made the pledge on Saturday in Makurdi during the launch of local chapters of the Ahmed Bola Tinubu (ABT) Support Group, under which he is championing the “Bucket Revolution” for Tinubu 2027.
He said President Tinubu must be re-elected, citing what he described as transformative policies and projects that have positively impacted Benue State and the country at large. Among the projects he listed were the ongoing Buruku Bridge, the Wurukum overhead bridge in Makurdi, and the dualisation of the Makurdi–Enugu expressway, as well as the appointment of Benue indigenes into key national positions.
According to Dr Byuan, the President holds Benue close to his heart and deserves overwhelming support from the people in return. “I am a beneficiary of President Tinubu’s goodwill to Benue people, but I chose to resign my position to answer the call of my people who are in dire need of purposeful leadership,” Byuan said.
The former Executive Director of Housing, Finance and Accounts at the Federal Housing Authority, Abuja, lamented that despite huge allocations from the federation account, Benue State has little to show in terms of completed projects, while insecurity remains a major concern.
He said his decision to join the governorship race was driven by a desire to “rescue” the state from what he termed poor leadership and set it on a path of growth and development.
Outlining his vision, Byuan promised to prioritise security, improve the welfare of citizens through what he described as a “stomach infrastructure” ministry, and transform Benue from a largely civil service-driven economy to a viable commercial hub. He also pledged inclusive governance that would carry all segments of the state along.
The APC State Chairman, Dr. Austin Agada, represented by the Deputy State Chairman, Hon. Benedict Aluga, commended Byuan for promoting unity within the party and mobilising support for its leadership.
In a goodwill message, Ambassador Philip Eche conveyed solidarity from Zone C, expressing confidence in Byuan’s leadership capacity.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the ABT Support Group, Dr. Kaalu Akerkpev, said the state stands to regain lost ground through Byuan’s candidature.
APC chieftain, Chief Jime Akaaka, described Byuan as a credible solution to the challenges facing Benue State and urged the electorate to support what he called the “Benue Rescue Mission.”
The event drew party stakeholders, supporters, and members of the public, marking a significant step in the mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections.
