15/03/2026
AKUTAH VISITS PDP EXPANDED CAUCUS IN BENUE, DRUMS SUPPORT FOR TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION
By Amande Solomon | March 15, 2026
The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council and a frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Benue gubernatorial election, Pius Akutah, has visited the residence of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, where the Benue State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Expanded Caucus meeting was held, to solicit support for the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
Dr. Akutah, who was accompanied by APC stakeholders in the state, told PDP leaders and members that his presence at the meeting was to identify with party members who have already shown overwhelming support for President Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, a prominent son of Benue State.
He commended former Governor Ortom, describing him as a leader who fought for the liberation of the state during his tenure. According to him, Ortom is also the proponent of the “Strategic Partnership” concept , a phrase he said symbolizes collaboration capable of accelerating development in Benue State and addressing the prevailing insecurity affecting the region.
Dr. Akutah highlighted several strategic projects reportedly sited in Benue State by the Tinubu-led administration, noting that such initiatives deserve the massive support of every Benue citizen. He explained that his attendance at the meeting was a personal effort to appeal to respected PDP members to adopt President Tinubu as their candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on his own 2027 governorship ambition, Dr. Akutah stated that the agitation for the Kwande Intermediate Area to produce the next governor of Benue State is gaining momentum. As a son of Kwande, he said he has made himself available to serve the people.
The ES/CEO added that as an aspirant on the APC platform, the onus is on him to rally support across political parties in the state for President Tinubu, whom he said has exceeded expectations in development, security, welfare, and international relations.
He further stated that he possesses the requisite experience and credentials to advance development in the state, ensure the protection of lives and property, and promote prosperity while safeguarding the rights and freedoms of citizens.