Benue State's ruling party is at war with itself, and President Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign is the latest battleground. Two factions within the All Progressives Congress in the state are now openly trading accusations over who controls the legitimate campaign structure for the president's bid.
The crisis pits allies of Senator George Akume against those loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia, turning what should be a united re-election push into a very public display of internal division.
Both camps are claiming authority over campaign coordination in the state, and neither side appears ready to stand down. With 2027 still on the horizon, Benue's APC will need to find common ground fast, or risk going into a presidential election season fighting itself instead of the opposition.
Originally published by Premium Times.