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Former Principal Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Hon. Dan-Morgan Ihomun, has formally accepted the leadership role offered to him by the faction led by Omale Anya, signaling a significant development in the ongoing internal dynamics of the party in the state.
The acceptance was announced during a training session for additional E-Membership ward registration agents held today, January 17, 2026. Hon. Ihomun was present as the session unfolded, where he reportedly submitted himself to undergo the same training as other agents being prepared for the party’s membership registration and mobilization drive.
The event, held under the banner of the APC Benue State chapter aligned with the Omale Anya leadership, featured welcoming remarks, presentations, and a focused discussion on expanding the party’s grassroots structure through digital membership registration. Photos from the gathering showed Hon. Ihomun seated among party leaders and officials, with several dignitaries addressing participants.
This move comes amid the protracted leadership tussle within the APC in Benue State, where rival factions have continued to assert control over the party structure, organs, and activities. Hon. Ihomun’s decision to align openly with the Omale Anya group is seen by observers as a major boost for that faction, given his previous high-ranking position and influence within the party.
The training of additional E-Membership agents is part of broader efforts to strengthen the APC’s digital membership database, improve ward-level organization, and prepare for future electoral and party activities. Participants were drawn from various wards across the state to ensure comprehensive coverage.
While the development has generated mixed reactions among party faithful, it underscores the fluid and competitive nature of APC politics in Benue at the moment. Supporters of the Omale Anya leadership have hailed the inclusion of Hon. Ihomun as a step toward unity and renewed vigor, while others continue to monitor how this realignment will affect ongoing reconciliation efforts and the party’s overall cohesion ahead of critical political seasons.
The APC in Benue remains one of the key opposition platforms in the state, and any consolidation of leadership or factional realignments is likely to influence preparations for future elections and internal party democracy. Further developments are expected as both sides continue to mobilize and define their positions.
