Comrade Austin Agada-Led Executive Reaffirmed for Another Four-Year Term

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has successfully conducted its State Congress, culminating in the unanimous reaffirmation of Comrade Austin Agada-led State Executive Committee (EXCO) for another four-year term.

The congress, held on March 3, 2026, brought together statutory delegates, party leaders, and prominent stakeholders from across the state. It was characterized by a display of unity, orderliness, and a shared commitment to bolstering the party’s structures at every level. This affirmation follows successful congresses at the state and local government area levels, further solidifying the cohesion and loyalty of the Benue APC to the national leadership of the party.

At the conclusion of deliberations, a voice vote was taken, resulting in a unanimous decision by delegates to extend the tenure of the Austin Agada-led executive. The affirmed State Executive Committee includes:

– Comrade Austin Agada – State Chairman
– Aluga Hanmaor Benedict – Deputy Chairman
– Donald Amokaha Gbuggho – Secretary
– Emmanuel Ochojila Adah – Assistant Secretary
– Barr. Vincent T. Uji – Vice Chairman, Zone A
– Bishop Dr. Pinot Ogbabaji – Vice Chairman, Zone C
– Barr. AMatthew Alyebo – Legal Adviser
– Jane Otor – Assistant Legal Adviser
– Muhammed Hassan – Treasurer
– Kulungu Jeremiah Nyamve – Assistant Treasurer
– David Hangeior Akaaan – Financial Secretary
– Samuel S. Aondoaakaa Shagbaor – Assistant Financial Secretary
– Anumbe A. Tarnongu – Organizing Secretary
– Agah Titus – Assistant Organizing Secretary
– Ihomun Daniel – Publicity Secretary
– Adah Anthony Adah – Assistant Publicity Secretary
– Hon. Awodi Inalegwu – Welfare Secretary
– Iorkyosu Ijiirbee – Assistant Welfare Secretary
– Aluor Simon – Auditor
– Tyohohee Ukpe – Assistant Auditor
– Princess Nancy Awuese Torhee – Women Leader
– Margaret Adom – State Assistant Women Leader
– Comrade Tertindi Sado Adom – State Youth Leader
– Tanko M.S. Iya – Deputy Youth Leader
– Ageba Ukende Titus – Special Leader
– Terfa Iusa – Zonal Youth Leader, Zone A
– Asor Aondohhemba Jeremiah – Zonal Youth Leader, Zone B
– Christopher Ogboloe – Zonal Youth Leader, Zone C
– Washima Nguyan Rebecca – Zonal Women Leader, Zone A
– Christiana Tor Yaa – Zonal Women Leader, Zone B
– Esther Robert Alechenenu – Zonal Women Leader, Zone C
– And several Ex-Officio members, including Tarkaa Solomon Msughter, Atim Tersugh Desmond, James Agasha Kwaghngba, and Ekwata Esther.

Speakers at the event, including Ambassador Prof. Iorwuese Hagher OON (Chairman of the occasion), underscored the critical importance of unity, discipline, and loyalty within the party. They called on members to rally together in consolidating the APC’s gains in Benue State and nationally.

Second Republic Senator and elder statesman Dr. Jack Tilley Gyado OFR joined other prominent figures in expressing total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Dr. George Akume (Secretary to the Government of the Federation and party leader), and the Agada-led EXCO. Goodwill messages were also delivered by Senator Dr. Titus Zam (on behalf of the National Assembly Caucus), Hon. Saater Tiseer (on behalf of Benue State House of Assembly members), Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN, Dr. Mathias Byuan, Barr. Pius Akutah, and others.

The gathering emphasized that the Benue APC remains firmly united under the leadership anchored by Senator Akume, with stability seen as essential for the party’s continued growth and electoral victories. The congress was described as a major milestone, demonstrating renewed resolve to mobilize effectively at the grassroots level.

The press release was signed by Dan-Morgan Ihomun, State Publicity Secretary, APC Benue State, on March 3, 2026. This development reinforces the party’s internal harmony and dedication to supporting the national leadership ahead of future political engagements.