In a major political development in Benue State, the current Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Makurdi-North State Constituency in the 2027 general election.
The announcement of his victory at the APC primary has generated significant excitement among party members and supporters across the constituency. Hon. Emberga, who has been a prominent figure in the state’s legislative affairs, is now positioned to seek re-election under the APC platform.
The development comes as part of the ongoing APC primaries in Benue State, with many viewing Emberga’s emergence as a strategic move for the party in the Makurdi area. Supporters were seen celebrating the outcome, describing it as a vote of confidence in his leadership and representation.
As the 2027 election cycle gathers momentum, all eyes will be on how Emberga leverages his experience as Speaker to consolidate support and deliver victory for the APC in Makurdi-North.
