Regina Akume, wife of Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, has secured the APC House of Representatives ticket for the Gboko/Tarka federal constituency in Benue State. Also, Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark (now ADC national chairman), won the APC ticket for another term in the Otukpo/Ohimini federal constituency, defeating three other aspirants. Other winners include Terfa Ikper (Makurdi/Guma), Gideon Inyom (Buruku), and Terhemba Nongo (Gwer East/Gwer West), among others.
Key Points:
- Political family dynasties continue to dominate APC ticket distribution in Benue.
- Regina Akume’s win reinforces the Akume family’s grip on Gboko/Tarka politics.
- Blessing Onuh’s victory shows that the Mark political dynasty remains influential despite her father’s ADC leadership.
- The APC primaries in Benue produced a full slate of candidates across all federal constituencies.
- The results suggest a consolidation of party structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
