Benue Governor’s Press Secretary Calls on North‑Central Residents to Support Tinubu and Alia in 2027 Election
Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary to Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia, urged North‑Central residents to back President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections
In Brief
- •Tersoo Kula, chief press secretary to Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia, urged North‑Central residents to back President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections
- •He linked Tinubu’s economic reforms, part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, to increased federal allocations and support for Benue’s agriculture, education and healthcare sectors
- •Kula highlighted the reactivation of industrial facilities such as Benue Brewery, Bensono Orange Juice Company and Taraku Mills, and the Benue Investment and Property Company’s ventures in bread, nails and steel
- •He announced plans to construct three township roads in each of Benue State’s 23 local government areas as part of the state’s infrastructure push
- •The spokesperson urged voters to support both Alia and Tinubu to sustain development efforts in the state, region and country
Why It Matters
The endorsement of a state governor’s press secretary for a national presidential candidate underscores the intertwining of state and federal politics ahead of the 2027 Nigerian general elections. By linking Tinubu’s economic reforms to tangible benefits in Benue—such as increased federal allocations and the revival of local industries—the message seeks to mobilize voters in the North‑Central region, a key electoral bloc. The call also reflects how state leaders leverage national policy narratives to reinforce their own political standing and to secure continued development funding for their constituencies.
Key Details
- Statement Date
- 2026-10-15
- Target Region
- North‑Central Nigeria
- Candidates Endorsed
- Bola Tinubu & Hyacinth Alia
- Economic Agenda
- Renewed Hope Agenda
- Industrial Facilities Reactivated
- Benue Brewery, Bensono Orange Juice Company, Taraku Mills
- Township Roads Planned
- 3 per LGA in 23 LGAs
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