The ongoing electronic membership registration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has gathered remarkable momentum following the active mobilisation of party stakeholders under the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Dr. George Akume, and the State Executive Committee led by the APC Benue State Chairman, Dr. Austin Agada.
Party sources confirmed that over 122,000 members have so far been successfully captured on the party’s national e-registration portal, with figures continuing to rise daily as the exercise gains wider acceptance across the state.
The renewed drive received a major boost with the ceremonial flag-off of the exercise in Benue South Senatorial District, held in Ogbadibo Local Government Area, where APC Chairman Dr. Austin Agada, alongside members of the State Executive Committee, formally flagged off the exercise and registered amid fanfare, chants, and an atmosphere of optimism.
Members of the State EXCO from the Senatorial District present at the flag-off included Hon. Mohammed Hassan, State Treasurer; Hon. Adah Ochojila, Assistant Secretary; and Hon. Inalegwu Awodu, State Welfare Officer.
The event attracted critical stakeholders of the party, including ward and local government executives, party elders, youth and women leaders, party pressure and support groups, as well as APC registration agents from Ogbadibo Local Government Area, who were on ground to facilitate a smooth and credible process.
Among the elders and prominent stakeholders who witnessed the official ceremony were Comrade Prince Abba Emmanuel Yaro, former APC Chairman in Benue State; H.E. Arch. Anthony Obekpa, 2027 gubernatorial aspirant; Hon. Prince Samuel Onuh, 2027 senatorial aspirant; Dr. Matthias Oyigeya; Prof. Christopher Obute; Hon. Andrew Edache; Hon. Thomas Oduh; Hon. Hon Rose Francis, Tony Ogwuche; Hon. Andrew Ocheme; Chief Mathew Okpoju; Mr. Benedict Sunday; Hon. Peter Onoja; and Hon. Benedict Sunday, alongside other respected leaders and stakeholders of the party.
Addressing party faithful at the event, Agada described the e-registration as a defining moment for the APC in Benue, stressing that the exercise was not merely administrative but foundational to strengthening internal democracy, party discipline, and grassroots ownership.
“This registration is about building a credible, united and data-driven party. It gives every member a sense of belonging, strengthens our structures from the polling unit upward, and positions the APC for future electoral success,” Agada said, urging members to fully embrace the process.
He assured party members that under the political leadership of Senator George Akume and the stewardship of the Austin Agada-led State Executive, the APC in Benue remains stable, inclusive, and firmly focused on growth, repositioning and victory.
The APC Chairman further called on party leaders at all levels to intensify mobilisation, noting that a comprehensive and transparent membership register would enhance internal decision-making, improve candidate selection processes, and ensure equitable participation across wards and local governments.
Party officials disclosed that initial apathy toward the registration exercise gave way to renewed enthusiasm following Senator Akume’s directive to stakeholders across the state to mobilise party members in their respective wards. Since then, registration figures have surged significantly, reflecting growing confidence in the process and the leadership driving it.
Stakeholders present at the Ogbadibo flag-off commended the initiative, describing it as timely and necessary for repositioning the party ahead of future political engagements. Several support and pressure groups pledged to continue sensitisation at the grassroots to ensure maximum participation.
The APC e-registration exercise, which is being conducted through a single national portal, is supported with modern registration equipment including laptops, printers, mobile devices, power banks, and internet connectivity to ensure a smooth and credible process across the state.
As the exercise continues, party leaders expressed confidence that Benue will emerge as one of the states with the most robust and verifiable APC membership databases in the country, an outcome many say reflects purposeful leadership, strategic coordination, and renewed confidence in the party’s future.
