04/01/2026
2027: COALITION PARTIES ENDORSES CHIEF SEBASTINE HON FOR GOVERNORSHIP
As the battle for who occupy the Benue State Government house cone 2027 become hot, the Coalition of Progressive Political Parties in Benue State yesterday,1st January, 2026 endorsed the candidacy of a Frontline Governorship aspirant in the state, Chief Prof. Sebastine Hon SAN as their sole candidate for 2027 Governorship election.
The endorsement affirmation took place at the residence of Chief Hon in Gboko local Government when Stakeholders, leaders and members of the coalition from Sankera to include: PDP, ADC, AAP, APA, KOWA Party; New Progressive Movement, Accord Party and other political parties.
Speaking on their behalf, leaders and stakeholders of the political parties from Sankera, the former Attorney General and commissioner for justice in Benue State, Ambassador Chieve Kaave, immediate past caretaker Chairman of Logo Local Government, Hon. Uzenda Benjamin, Hon. Lawrence Vihimga, Hon. Anaana J, Hon. Tor Aye, Dr. Anure Joseph James Pawa, Dr Terver Though as well as Elder Kondon Pavun, Mrs Kutser Likpo and APC youth leaders of Mbazun, Mbagber and other council wards from Sankera said, the endorsement became necessary following the antecedents and good gestures of the Sema Wan u Tiv to the good people of Sankera, Tiv nation and Benue State.
Speaking further, the party leaders and stakeholders explained that, the professor of law, Chief Hon had since built a solid bridge of relationship with the Sankera people in many ways including going to jail for defending Sankera among many other gestures that deserve positive reciprocation assuring him that, 2027 is the right time for them to pay him back through ballot boxes.
The coalition leaders stated further, they have taken their stand with Chief Hon, because the Benue condition now is beyond the local sentiment of zoning but who will rescue the state from the lion den of poverty, insecurity and underdevelopment and the candidature of Sema Wan u Tiv has given them a relief hence their confidence that he will rescue the state.
Specifically, the APC chieftain from Logo Local Government at immediate past caretaker Chairman of the council, Hon Uzenda Benjamin, Governor Alia is the greatest mistake Benue have ever made, "the Governor came in a wrong way and all his decisions as Governor are wrong and the pain is beyond pretence, my happiness is, Benue has gotten a great son like Hon that has come to right the wrongs, Hon will unbandage us". He explained.
In his welcome address and response, the Zege Igba u Mbatiav who a appreciated the people of Sankera for the support said, the action has encouraged him and he will do more when he finally saddle with the responsibility as number one citizen of the state.
Chief Hon informed the public at the visit that, he saw the 2027 vision twice in 2023 and with the pressure of endorsement from individuals and groups, he had turned down many juicy appointments like INEC chairman, MD Port Authority and other ones to answer the call. Even as he said his humble Christian background will never allow him to mismanage public funds.
The Governorship hopeful explained that, apart from defending his people with his hard earned wealth and profession as lawyer, he opened account with hospitals in the state for free medical treatment that has recorded over one million patients that have benefited from it so far. Over two million students have enjoyed his scholarship scheme among many other good gestures.
Chief Hon was accompanied By His wife Chief Mrs Hon, His Elder brother, Hon. Isaac Hon, his mother, siblings, staff, friends and associates to receive the visitors.
Other prominent stakeholders at visit were former ADC to the former Governor of Benue State, Hon. Dickson Orlu Power, Hon. Nathaniel Kwaghtse Asom, Hon. Mrs Doris Ayangeame, Hon. Mrs Rose Nyajo, Elder Orbuter Mbamo, Chief Saasaa Ajav among many others.
