Onjeh Backs Alia For 2027 Re-election

The political atmosphere in Benue State is crackling with early re-election fervor as Daniel Onjeh, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former senatorial candidate for Benue South, threw his weight behind Governor Hyacinth Alia. In a strongly worded press statement issued from Makurdi on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Onjeh declared that the governor’s path to a second term is paved with tangible results that no “sponsored attack” can obstruct.

Onjeh, a veteran of Benue’s competitive political landscape, lamented what he described as a coordinated campaign of calumny aimed at destabilizing the current administration. He argued that the recent surge in political friction within the state is not a reflection of governance failure, but rather a sign that Governor Alia has successfully resisted the “elite political agendas” that have historically drained the state’s resources.

According to Onjeh, the repeated attempts to smear the governor’s reputation are deliberate distractions intended to confuse the public and muffle the progress being made. He emphasized that those behind the noise are threatened by the governor’s refusal to pander to the expectations of a few influential power brokers, choosing instead to focus on the needs of the “ordinary citizen.”

The APC chieftain did not hold back in his comparison of the current administration to its predecessors. He made the bold claim that Governor Alia’s government has recorded visible, people-focused achievements that surpass any administration in the state since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. Onjeh pointed to an “uncommon discipline” and clarity of purpose as the hallmarks of the Alia era, which he says has earned the governor deep-seated trust and goodwill among the Benue masses.

Onjeh described the ongoing developments in Benue as a “quiet but deliberate transformation.” He noted that unlike previous political eras characterized by loud theatrics and aggressive propaganda, the current administration is defined by its results. He argued that even if these infrastructure projects and policy interventions are not being heavily advertised, their impact is being felt by the people on the ground.

The statement also addressed the upcoming 2027 general elections, with Onjeh asserting that the governor’s performance has already secured his re-election in the hearts of the voters. He warned that any attempt to use misinformation to derail the administration would fail because the electorate can see the physical evidence of growth across the state’s three senatorial districts.

For Onjeh, the focus remains on maintaining the momentum of the Alia administration. He urged the people of Benue to remain vigilant and ignore the “misinformation and noise” generated by those he believes are uncomfortable with a transparent and accountable government. By standing by Alia, Onjeh believes the state can finally break the cycle of underdevelopment that has plagued it for decades.

As the race toward 2027 begins to simmer, Onjeh’s intervention serves as a rallying cry for the pro-Alia camp within the APC. It highlights a widening rift between the governor’s reformist agenda and the traditional political establishment, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle for the soul of the “Food Basket of the Nation.”