Tinubu's Second Term Proposal Rejected by Benue Governor

Austin Agada, the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, accused Governor Hyacinth Alia of rejecting a proposal from President Bola Tinubu regarding the re-election of incumbent party officeholders in 2027. During an interview on African Independent Television (AIT), Agada stated that Tinubu suggested that all serving APC officeholders in Benue State should be allowed to seek a second term without facing opposition during the party’s primaries.

This proposal was reportedly conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during a peace and reconciliation meeting aimed at resolving internal party disagreements. Agada claimed that while party members agreed to support Tinubu's position, Governor Alia did not accept the proposal and instead backed other candidates to challenge the incumbents seeking re-election.

Agada emphasized that the president's proposal was made during a meeting chaired by Akume, who urged participants to comply with the president's wishes.