The All Progressives Congress, APC, Benue State Chapter, has released the report of its State Assembly Screening Committee, disqualifying over 20 aspirants from participating in the party’s primaries for the 2027 Benue State House of Assembly elections.

The committee stated that the disqualifications were due to non-compliance with the party’s guidelines and constitution.

The APC called on all the affected aspirants to respect the outcome of the screening process and urged party members to remain united as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.

The report, issued by the Committee Chairman, Dr. Auwalu Ishiye, and Secretary, Barr. Tijani Abdullahi, listed the affected aspirants who were screened out of the exercise.

Those disqualified include:

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)

APC disqualifies over 20 state assembly aspirants in Benue ahead of primaries