The All Progressives Congress, APC, Benue State Chapter, has disqualified about 30 aspirants from participating in the party’s primaries for the 2027 Benue State House of Assembly election.

The APC screening committee released the report of disqualified aspirants due to non-compliance with the party’s guidelines and constitution.

The affected aspirants have been advised to respect the outcome of the screening process. The committee also urged party members to remain united as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The Committee Chairman, Doctor Auwalu Ishiye, and Secretary, Barrister Tijani Abdullahi, identified the disqualified aspirants to include the following:

Shio Keghnen Ephraim - Katsina-Ala East

Smith Enyi - Oju II

Uhimbir T.T. - Makurdi South

Isaac Aondohemba Kyan

Dugha Mark - Gboko East

Adikpe Ojoi - Oju I

Victor Johnson - Okpokwu

Iyua Samuel - Makurdi South

Varvar Titus - Ukum

Ubii Abraham - Gboko West

Mannaseh Kwaghlu

Elias Odoba - Apa

Iorshase Barnabas - Gboko West

Nyitse James - Ukum

Willaum Terhide - Buruku

Adakole Sale - Agatu

Obor Onor - Oju II

Odeh Aaron - Oju II

Tamenor Emmanuel - Makurdi South

Kundan David - Buruku

Iko Benjamin - Buruku

Anyor Justice - Kwande West

Richard Saidu - Ukum

Andrew Tyonongo Mbagwa

Timothy Cherem Tiev

Akumbur Peter - Gboko West

Nyiongu Innocent - Makurdi North

Terkula David - Katsina-Ala West

Sebastin Ugba - Gwer West