The National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured members and stakeholders of a hitch-free, peaceful and credible conduct of its forthcoming ward, local government and state congresses in Benue State.
The nationwide congresses are scheduled to hold on February 18 for ward executives, February 21 for local government executives, and March 3, 2026, for state executives, in line with the timetable released by the party’s National Secretariat.
Speaking on Wednesday at the APC State Secretariat in Makurdi during the distribution of election materials to Returning Officers, Chairman of the Benue State Ward/Local Government Congress Committee, Auwalu Ishiye, said adequate preparations had been made to ensure a seamless exercise.
According to him, the screening of aspirants had already been concluded, with a list of cleared candidates submitted in preparation for the congresses.
“We have already conducted the screening of aspirants and one set of names was submitted. We have always known Benue to be peaceful, so we expect the congresses to be hitch-free and peaceful,” Ishiye stated.
Also speaking, the State Caretaker Chairman of the party, Benjamin Omale, assured members that the congresses would strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
Omale disclosed that adequate security arrangements had been put in place across the state to forestall any untoward incidents, stressing the leadership’s commitment to transparency and internal democracy.
“We are committed to conducting these congresses in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines. Security has been adequately provided to ensure a smooth and peaceful process,” he said.
The congresses are expected to produce new executives at the ward, local government and state levels, as the party continues efforts to strengthen its internal structures ahead of future political engagements.
