By Sunday Ameh
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially unveiled Abba John Abba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Benue State governorship election, completing the party’s ticket ahead of the polls.
The unveiling ceremony, held on Thursday at Nam Hall & Resort in Makurdi, attracted members of the party’s National Working Committee, state executives, stakeholders, traditional rulers, supporters and other dignitaries.
Presenting the deputy governorship candidate, Benue State ADC Chairman, Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu, described Abba as an accomplished legal practitioner, administrator and grassroots politician, saying his emergence followed extensive consultations and a transparent selection process.
Okwu expressed confidence that the governorship ticket of Herman Iorwase Hembe and Abba John Abba possesses the competence, integrity and vision needed to provide purposeful leadership and restore hope to the people of Benue State.
In his acceptance speech, Abba thanked the party leadership for the confidence reposed in him, describing his nomination as “a call to greater service.”
He pledged loyalty to the party and its governorship candidate, promising to work towards implementing the ADC manifesto with a focus on security, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth empowerment and transparent governance.
“I call on every son and daughter of Benue State to join us in this noble mission of rebuilding our state. Together, we can secure our future and usher in a new era of peace, prosperity and shared progress,” Abba said.
With the unveiling, the ADC has formally completed its governorship ticket for the 2027 election, expressing optimism that the Hembe-Abba team will mount a strong challenge for the Benue Government House.
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