2027: Idoma political discussion board hails Gov Alia over Melvin Ejeh’s appointment as Benue coordinator

The Idoma Political and Patriotic Forum has recommended Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia for contemplating the Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Hon. Melvin James Ejeh, for appointment because the Benue State Coordinator of the Progressives Local Government Chairmen for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Alia.

The discussion board described the nomination as a historic improvement and a major recognition of the Idoma individuals in Benue State.

Ejeh’s nomination was conveyed in a letter dated October 23, 2026, signed by the Director-General of the organisation, Hon. Freedom Bassey.

According to the letter, Ejeh was nominated by the Benue State management, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Benue State chapter, and different important stakeholders.

The organisation mentioned the nomination was based mostly on Ejeh’s management capability, dedication to grassroots improvement and talent to mobilise and coordinate stakeholders on the native authorities degree.

Reacting to the event, the Idoma Political and Patriotic Forum in a press release by its Cordinator, Israel Apeh, mentioned the nomination had demonstrated that Governor Alia was keen to recognise and accommodate the Idoma individuals, opposite to claims in some quarters that the governor was hostile to the ethnic group.

The discussion board additionally expressed appreciation to the nationwide and Benue State management of the APC for his or her roles within the nomination, describing the gesture as a optimistic step in the direction of selling inclusion and strengthening political cooperation.

The discussion board added, “This development has shown that Governor Alia does not hate Idoma people, as claimed in some quarters.”

It additionally expressed appreciation to the nationwide and state management of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the gesture, pledging continued help for the get together and its management.

“We sincerely appreciate the national and Benue State leadership of the APC for this gesture. We assure them of our continued support and commitment to working together for the progress of our people and the state,” the discussion board said.

The Progressives Local Government Chairmen for President Tinubu/Governor Alia is a grassroots political organisation comprising govt chairmen of native authorities councils throughout APC-controlled states.

The group seeks to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, promote efficient native governance and help the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu and the administration of Governor Alia.