ADC Governorship Candidate, Benue 2027. Former House of Reps Members. Nigerian Lawyer etc. Vote ADC. Vote Hembe. Save Benue State
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In 2023, I campaigned for Peter Obi in Benue, where APC led LP by just 2,096 votes.
In 2027, my support is with Atiku Abubakar and ADC. I’m committed to the party and have set a personal target of mobilising 600,000+ votes for Atiku in Benue.
Benue has no reason to vote Tinubu
Today, I, Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe, ADC governorship candidate for Benue State in 2027, had the opportunity to speak at the official campaign flag-off for Dr. David Olofu, PhD, and other ADC candidates in Benue South.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a party for all Nigerians, and we are presenting candidates who are ready to serve and offer a different direction for our country.
I used the opportunity to appeal to our people in Zone C to support Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and vote for all ADC candidates across the ballot, from top to bottom.
I also urged them to recognise the place of their illustrious son, Senator David Mark, who currently serves as the National Chairman of our great party.
This is a moment for unity and collective effort. Let us come together and work towards the future we want for Benue State and Nigeria.
ADC — Arise!
FOR THE YOUTHS: 4 REASONS HERMAN HEMBE'S GOVERNORSHIP AGENDA FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE OF BENUE YOUTHS
The future of Benue State depends largely on the opportunities available to its young people. Here are four key areas of youth development outlined in Hembe's proposed agenda:
1. Employment Opportunities
Hembe will create more employment opportunities by supporting existing businesses, attracting investors and encouraging young people to establish and grow their own businesses.
2. Skills Acquisition and Youth Empowerment
Hembe will empower youths through vocational training, digital skills development and financial support for young entrepreneurs and startups.
3. Quality Education
Hembe will promote access to quality education through scholarship opportunities, affordable learning and professional development programmes that prepare young people for the future.
4. Youth Inclusion in Governance
Hembe will give young people a voice in governance by encouraging their participation in decision-making, leadership development and appointments into positions of responsibility.
A BETTER FUTURE FOR BENUE STARTS WITH INVESTING IN ITS YOUTHS.
ORYIMAN KA HEMBE
True development begins at the doorstep of the people.
"..My administration will grant full administrative and financial autonomy to all 23 local government areas in Benue State, returning power to the people where it truly belongs: at the grassroots. I will ABOLISH the evil system called JOINT ACCOUNT in Benue State.
Our local government chairmen will have the financial resources to REHABILITATE RURAL ROADS, provide RURAL ELECTRIFICATION, and improve PRIMARY HEALTHCARE services without unnecessary delays or having to wait for approvals from the relevant offices in Makurdi.
Most importantly, this will EMPOWER citizens to hold their local government chairmen ACCOUNTABLE for delivering meaningful development and improving the lives of people in their communities."
Rt Hon Herman Iorwase Hembe
ADC Governorship candidate for 2027.
Yes, our commitment is to make life affordable again for the good people of Benue State.
Every family deserves access to affordable food, quality education, good healthcare, decent housing, and opportunities to earn a living. Leadership must translate into better living conditions for our people.
Together, we can build a Benue where hard work pays, families can thrive, and hope is restored.
Rescue, Restore and Rebuild Benue!
#Hembe2027 #Hembe #3H27 #3H #ADC #BenueDeservesBetter
WHO IS RT. HON. HERMAN IORWASE HEMBE, AND WHY DOES HE WANT TO GOVERN BENUE STATE?
Born in 1975, Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe is a lawyer and former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency, popularly known as Jechira.
His journey in public service began in 2007 when he was first elected to the National Assembly. He attended Mount St. Gabriel’s Secondary School, Makurdi, before proceeding to Benue State University, where he studied Law and graduated in 2001. He is a legal practitioner and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
During his years in the House of Representatives, Hembe has highlighted contributions and legislative efforts in areas such as education, rural electrification, water supply, healthcare, transportation, and the empowerment of women and young people. He has also pointed to his legislative record, including the sponsorship and support of more than 30 bills.
Today, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the 2027 Benue State governorship election, Hembe is asking the people of Benue to give him the opportunity to lead the state.
His vision, outlined in his blueprint, “Make Benue Great Again,” centres on building a state where peace and security are restored, farmers can return safely to their farms, displaced persons can return to their communities, and development reaches every part of Benue.
Security and rural development are two major priorities of his agenda. He has pledged to address insecurity and improve the living conditions of rural communities through better roads, electricity, access to clean water and stronger primary healthcare services.
Benue State is blessed with fertile land, hardworking people and enormous potential. Yet, many citizens want to see greater progress in their daily lives: safer communities, better opportunities for farmers, jobs for young people, quality education for their children and access to essential services.
As the 2027 election approaches, the important question is how the next administration can translate its promises into practical results that improve the lives of ordinary people.
Hembe is presenting his experience, ideas and vision to the people of Benue. Ultimately, it is the people who will decide who earns their mandate and the responsibility of leading the state.
Oryiman Ka Hembe! (Hembe is the Saviour.)
The vision is a Benue where peace, unity and development are more than campaign promises—they are realities people can experience in their communities.
28th October, 2026
Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu
National Chairman Emeritus
African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Dear Sir,
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
On behalf of my family and the entire ADC team in Benue State, I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother, Ojiefvi Chief Mrs. Cecilia Nwosu.
The loss of a mother and family matriarch is deeply painful, regardless of age. Yet, in this moment of grief, we can take comfort in thanking God for a life well lived—a life marked by grace, dignity and longevity.
My family and I share in your sorrow during this difficult time. May the cherished memories of your beloved mother, the wisdom she imparted and the legacy she leaves behind bring you and your family comfort and strength in the days ahead.
May God grant you and your loved ones the fortitude to bear this painful loss, and may the soul of your dear mother rest in perfect peace.
Kindly accept my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
With deepest regards,
Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe
ADC Governorship Candidate
Benue State, 2027
ADC BENUE CANDIDATES MEET WITH SENATOR DAVID MARK IN ABUJA
Earlier today, I, Rt. Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Benue State, joined other ADC candidates from across the state for a meeting with our National Chairman, Senator David Mark @SenDavidABMark, at his residence in Abuja.
Those present included Hon. Bob Tyough, Benue North-East senatorial candidate; David Olofu, Benue South senatorial candidate; Terngu Tsegba; Dr. Aondoaseer Gbe Benjamin; and other party candidates and leaders.
The meeting provided an opportunity for us to engage with the party’s national leadership, exchange ideas and discuss important issues concerning the ADC and its activities in Benue State.
Such consultations are essential to strengthening unity, improving coordination and fostering closer collaboration among our leaders and candidates as we prepare for the tasks ahead.
As a party, we remain committed to working together, building a stronger ADC in Benue State and offering our people a better future.
Together, we move forward with unity, purpose and a shared commitment to progress.
#ADC #Arise #Hembe #Hembe2027 #BenueDeservesBetter #RescueRestoreRebuild
Today in Abuja with our incoming Vice Presidential Candidate, HE Rotimi Amaechi and other ADC candidates
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has the right candidates to lead Nigeria and Benue State towards a brighter future.
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has the experience and capacity to lead Nigeria towards progress, while I, Rt. Hon. Barr. Herman Iorwase Hembe, am ready to provide purposeful leadership for the good people of Benue State.
With Atiku Abubakar as President and my emergence as Governor of Benue State, I believe we can work together to create new opportunities, attract investment, strengthen development and improve the lives of our people.
Together, we can build a better Nigeria and a better Benue State. The future we desire begins with the choices we make in 2027.
Vote ADC!
Vote Atiku Abubakar!
Vote Hembe!
ADC — Arise!
Rescue, Restore and Rebuild Benue.
BENUE STATE DESERVES RESULTS, NOT MORE EXCUSES!
Benue people have endured enough. The time has come for meaningful results, responsible leadership and real development. I, Rt. Hon. Barr. Herman Iorwase Hembe, am ready to serve and deliver the progress our dear state deserves.
Under the current administration of Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, many of our people are still waiting for the change they hoped for. Sometimes, we focus so much on comparing the present government with past administrations that we forget to ask a more important question: How is Benue performing compared with other states today, considering the resources available to our government?
Benue deserves more than promises and announcements. With the resources available to our state, our people should be seeing meaningful improvements in security, infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture and employment opportunities.
We must raise our expectations and demand measurable results. Our farmers should prosper, our young people should have opportunities to succeed, our civil servants should receive their salaries promptly, and every community should feel the impact of good governance.
If elected Governor of Benue State in 2027, I will be guided by the principle in Philippians 2:3, which teaches us to act with humility and consider others above ourselves.
For me, leadership is not about personal glory or the privileges of public office. It is about service, sacrifice, accountability and putting the needs of the people first.
I believe Benue has the potential to become one of Nigeria's leading states. What we need is purposeful leadership, proper planning and the determination to turn our potential into visible development.
Benue people deserve a government that works, a state that progresses and a future filled with hope.
Together, let us rescue, restore and rebuild our dear state.
Benue State must be great again!
— Rt. Hon. Barr. Herman Iorwase Hembe
ADC Governorship Candidate, Benue State 2027.
#Hembe2027 #3H27 #Hembe #HembeForGovernor #BenueDeservesBetter #ADC #Arise #RescueRestoreRebuild
The 2025 Appropriation act has a defense budget of Three Trillion One Hundred Billion Naira (N3.1Tr.). This is for the Armed Forces who are struggling without proper equipment to fulfil the primary purpose of government, which is the protection of lives and property. That same budget has a provision of Eleven Trillion, Two Hundred Billion Naira (11.2 trillion) allocated to the NNPC for a Pipeline Security Contract which has allegedly been awarded to a Niger Delta Militant.
This is the greatest abdication of duty by any government in Nigeria's history.
Vote Atiku Abubakar/Rotimi Amaechi and let us change this narrative.
@atiku
@ChibuikeAmaechi
ADC
Here is what the Benue ADC Gubernatorial candidate, Herman Iorwase Hembe is saying in simple and plain terms.
CHAPTER 3
How has Governor Alia utilized the over 1.5 Trillion Naira that has accrued to Benue State and it's local governments?
Here is what his government claims;
Total capital expenditure: 380 billion Naira.
Of which;
1. Roads: N 130 bn
2. Health: N 36 bn
3. Agriculture: N 27 bn
4. Education: N 27 bn
5. Water: N 14 bn
6. Security: N 10 bn
7. Housing: N 7 bm
8. Electricity: N 2 bn.
Where are these capital projects located?
According to the Alia Government;
1. Zone A has N 17 bn projects of which 15 bn are in Vandeikya LGA. (Where are the N 2bn projects located, Gomna)
2. Zone B has N 317 bn projects of which N314 bn are in Makurdi. We look forward to knowing where the N3bn is domiciled.
3. Zone C, has a paltry N 8bn of which he says N4bn is in Otukpo. Where exactly? Your guess is as good as mine. So too the other N 4bn.
Apparently, these few Makurdi streets that he is frantically working on are worth N 317 billion. Not to mention the never ending, world famous underpass.
Then again, if these expenditure is from the state coffers, where are the billions that have accrued to the local governments?
Why is there nothing to show in 20 of the 23 LGA's of Benue State?
Where is all the money?
For a former priest (per Cardinal Onaiyekan) who has no wife, no kids, is a healer, doesn't steal, where is all this money?
These are answers Benue people must have before they go to cast their vote in January and February 2027.
Stay with us.
Benue ADC 2027 campaign media team.
Here is what the Benue ADC Gubernatorial candidate, Herman Iorwase Hembe is saying in simple and plain terms.
CHAPTER 2
Local government income under the Alia Government as presented by ADC's Gubernatorial candidate, Rt Hon. Herman Iorwase Hembe.
Revenue paid from FAAC on a monthly basis between 2023-2025 to the 23 LGA's amounts toN 383 billion Naira .
Breakdown by LGA
1. Katsina-Ala= N 18 bn
2. Konshisha = N 18 bn
3. Kwande = N 19.5 bn
4. Logo = N 16 bn
5. Ukum = N 17.5 bn
6. Ushongo = N 17 bn
7. Vandeikya = N 18 bn
8. Buruku = N 17 bn
9. Gboko = N 22 bn
10. Guma = N 17.5 bn
11. Gwer East = N 17 bn
12. Gwer West = N 15 bn
13. Tarka = N 13 bn
14. Makurdi = N 19 bn
15. Ado = N 17 bn
16. Agatu = N 14 bn
17. Apa = N 14 bn
18. Obi = N 14 bn
19. Ogbadibo = N 15 bn
20. Ohimini = N 13 bn
21. Oju = N 16 bn
22. Okpokwu = N 16 bn
23. Otukpo = N 19 bn
Source: FAAC Fed Min. of Finance.
Remember that Alia's government, contrary to the lie by the Governor, refused to grant financial autonomy to these local governments so their monies are controlled by Makurdi.
As we go next, into discussing what the Alia Government says they did with all these monies, it is also incumbent on you, the Benue resident, to say what impact these billion have had on your local governments or communities.
Stay with us.
Benue ADC 2027 campaign media team
Here is what the Benue ADC Gubernatorial candidate, Herman Iorwase Hembe is saying in simple and plain terms.
CHAPTER 1.
From June 2023 to June 2026, Benue under Alia has recieved a total of 1.1 Trillion Naira.
SOURCES;
1. N 782 bn from FAAC.
2. N 91 bn from IGR
3. N 223 bn from Aides n grants.
4. N 46 m proceeds from sale of government assets etc.
5. N 11bn loan he took (in the face of the huge income)
6. N 5 bn palliatives.
[This info is from the Benue state Audited Financial reports 2023-2025 and Benue's budget implementation report 2023 to 2026 second quarter.]
How has he spent it? According to his own reporting
1. N 664 bn recurrent spending
2. N 380 bn capital spending
3. N 64 bn unspent funds (unaccounted for)
This resource income is unprecedented in the history of Benue State. Never has the state recieved such huge funds.
One would expect that Governor Alia's re-election campaign would be a project commissioning fest. Instead, he went about "thanking you" the Benue people 3 years and a half into the term.
Next, we will show you some of the income to Local governments in Benue state between 2023-2025.
Stay with us.
Benue ADC 2027 campaign media team.
HOW A HEMBE GOVERNMENT CAN RESCUE, RESTORE AND REBUILD BENUE STATE
Why Benue Needs Leadership That Turns Promises into Results - Part 2
By Hon. King David Oryiman Mson
3. Creating Jobs and Opportunities for Young People
One of the greatest challenges facing Benue is how to give young people a reason to believe in their future.
A young graduate should not have to spend years searching for employment without a clear path forward. A young person who wants to learn a trade should not be prevented by poverty from acquiring useful skills. A talented entrepreneur should not have to abandon a business because there is no access to affordable finance.
Herman Hembe's government should treat employment as an economic priority, not just a campaign slogan.
A practical youth employment programme could include:
- Skills acquisition in information technology, graphics design, website development, tailoring, electrical work, construction, agriculture and other marketable trades.
-Partnerships with private businesses to provide apprenticeships and workplace training.
- Transparent small-business grants and affordable financing for qualified entrepreneurs.
- Support for local businesses that employ and train young people.
- Digital skills programmes that prepare young people for remote work, technology services and the creative economy.
- Public disclosure of beneficiaries, selection criteria and programme results to prevent political patronage.
Government should also make it easier for small businesses to operate by improving electricity access, roads, business support services and digital infrastructure.
Imagine a young person in Konshisha who learns graphics design, starts a printing business and employs three other people.
Imagine a young woman in Vandeikya who processes agricultural produce and supplies customers in Makurdi.
Imagine a graduate in Guma who builds a digital service business instead of remaining unemployed.
These are the kinds of opportunities a serious government should help create.
The goal should not be to make every young person dependent on government employment. It should be to build an economy where people can find work, develop skills, start businesses and earn a decent living.
Vote Hembe
Vote ADC
Nam wegh 🤝
HOW A HEMBE GOVERNMENT CAN RESCUE, RESTORE AND REBUILD BENUE STATE
Why Benue Needs Leadership That Turns Promises into Results - Part 1
By Hon. King David Oryiman Mson
Benue State is blessed with fertile land, hardworking people, abundant natural resources and a population full of talent and potential. From the yam farmers of Konshisha and Vandeikya to the traders in Makurdi, the business owners in Gboko, the civil servants in Otukpo and the young people struggling to build a future across our 23 local government areas, the people of Benue have every reason to expect a better life.
Yet, for many families, daily life has become a struggle. Farmers worry about their safety. Parents worry about school fees. Young graduates search endlessly for jobs. Small business owners battle rising costs, while families affected by insecurity continue to live with the pain of losing their homes, farms and loved ones.
The question is no longer whether Benue has the potential to develop. We know it does.
The real question is: Who can turn that potential into security, opportunity, prosperity and a better quality of life for ordinary people?
As the 2027 governorship election approaches, Rt. Hon. Barr. Herman Iorwase Hembe, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, is presenting himself as an alternative for people who want a government that puts their welfare first. His proposed priorities include security, local government autonomy, transparency, agriculture, healthcare, education, infrastructure and economic development. These are important areas in which his administration would need to deliver measurable results if elected.
Here is how a Hembe government could address some of Benue's most pressing challenges.
1. Restoring Peace and Security: No Development Without Safety
The first responsibility of any responsible government is to protect human life.
For a state known as the Food Basket of the Nation, it is heartbreaking that insecurity has forced many farming families away from their ancestral homes and farmlands. Displacement does not only destroy houses; it destroys livelihoods, interrupts children's education, separates families and weakens the local economy.
An assessment by the International Organization for Migration in 2025 documented serious economic hardship among displaced households in Benue, including dependence on humanitarian assistance and difficulties accessing education and livelihoods.
Hembe has publicly pledged to make security a priority, protect communities and help restore the rights of people to live on and cultivate their land.
A Hembe government should translate that commitment into a practical security programme built around the following actions:
- Strengthen coordination among security agencies and ensure that credible intelligence from vulnerable communities reaches the appropriate authorities quickly.
- Improve communication, early-warning systems and emergency responses in communities facing recurring attacks.
- Support lawful, community-based intelligence gathering while protecting residents from harassment and unlawful retaliation.
- Work with federal security agencies and neighbouring states to address the movement of armed groups and other threats.
- Strengthen the implementation of applicable laws protecting lives, property and lawful land use.
- Develop a transparent plan for the safe return and resettlement of displaced families, including support for rebuilding homes and restoring farms.
The objective should be simple: farmers must be able to return to their farms, traders must be able to travel safely, and children must be able to attend school without fear.
Nobody should be forced to abandon their ancestral home because government cannot protect them.
Hembe's security agenda must be judged by safer communities, fewer attacks, restored livelihoods and displaced families who can finally return home—not merely by speeches or security meetings.
2. Reviving Agriculture: Let Benue Farmers Prosper Again
Benue does not lack agricultural potential. What farmers need is an environment in which they can produce, preserve, transport and sell their crops profitably.
A farmer who produces ten bags of yam but cannot safely reach the market, access affordable inputs or find a fair price has not received the full benefit of agriculture.
A Hembe administration could transform farming from a struggle for survival into a profitable business by prioritising:
Affordable farm inputs: Develop transparent programmes that help genuine farmers access improved seedlings, fertilisers, equipment and other essential inputs.
Agricultural financing: Work with banks, cooperatives and agricultural development institutions to improve access to affordable credit, especially for smallholder farmers and young people entering agriculture.
Farm-to-market roads: Prioritise rural roads connecting farming communities to major markets, processing centres and storage facilities.
Storage and processing: Encourage investment in yam, cassava, rice, soybean, sesame, citrus and other crops produced in Benue. Processing and preservation can reduce waste and create jobs beyond the farm.
Fairer market access: Connect farmers with buyers, cooperatives, food processors and large-scale purchasers so they have better opportunities to earn reasonable returns.
Security for farming communities: Make safe access to farmland a central part of agricultural policy.
The benefit would extend beyond farmers. Increased production can create opportunities for transporters, mechanics, market women, food processors, shop owners and young people working in distribution.
Benue should not simply be a state where food is produced. It should be a state where those who produce food can afford to feed their own families.
₦33 BILLION SPENT ON HOUSING, SECURITY, WATER AND ELECTRICITY? WHERE ARE THE RESULTS? — HEMBE
Governor Hyacinth Alia reportedly says his administration has spent ₦7 billion on housing, ₦10 billion on security, ₦14 billion on water provision and ₦2 billion on electricity.
My question is simple: Where are the results of these expenditures?
Where are the houses? Where is the improved security our people desperately need? Where is the reliable water supply? And where is the electricity that should bring relief to our homes and businesses?
Benue people deserve clear answers. Public funds belong to the people, and every naira spent should translate into tangible benefits that citizens can see and experience.
I believe the people of Benue deserve transparency, accountability and a government that can clearly demonstrate what it has achieved with public resources.
It is not enough to announce billions spent. The people deserve to see the results.
— Rt. Hon. Barr. Herman Iorwase Hembe
ADC Governorship Candidate, Benue State 2027.
#Hembe2027 #Accountability #BenueDeservesBetter #ADC
Yesterday, I attended the inauguration of the Hembe/Abba Gubernatorial Campaign Council, marking a significant milestone in our collective journey towards rescuing Benue State from the hands of those whose leadership has brought hardship and setbacks to our people.
At the inauguration, I charged the committee with the responsibility of mobilising our supporters, engaging the electorate, and working diligently to secure victory for our party in the forthcoming elections.
I also outlined our proposed alternative to governance, built on people-centred policies that will ensure the dividends of democracy reach every citizen. Our vision is a Benue State where security is guaranteed, education and healthcare are accessible, farmers are supported, local governments enjoy genuine autonomy, and public resources are managed transparently for the benefit of all.
The task ahead is clear: to restore public confidence in governance, provide purposeful leadership, and build a state where every citizen has the opportunity to live in peace, dignity, and prosperity.
Together, with commitment, unity, and determination, we can work towards a better future for Benue State.