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Senator David Mark, ADC National Chairman’s daughter wins Benue APC Reps ticket

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Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for another term in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Also emerging victorious in the party’s primaries was Mrs Regina Akume, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), who secured the APC return ticket in Benue State.

The ruling party conducted its direct primary elections on Saturday across the 11 federal constituencies spread within Benue State’s 23 local government areas.

The exercise produced major upsets as six incumbent lawmakers lost their re-election bids. Five of the affected lawmakers were said to be loyalists of the SGF, Senator George Akume, while candidates reportedly aligned with Governor Hyacinth Alia gained the upper hand.

Among those defeated were Dickson Tarkghir of Makurdi/Guma, Sesoo Gboko of Vandeikya/Konshisha, Asema Achado representing Gwer East/Gwer West, Ugbor Terseer of Kwande/Ushongo, Sekav Iortyom of Buruku, and David Ogewu from Oju/Obi federal constituency.

However, Regina Akume successfully retained the APC ticket for Gboko/Tarka federal constituency, while Blessing Onuh won the Otukpo/Ohimini contest. Other serving lawmakers who secured fresh tickets include Ojema Ojotu of Apa/Agatu and Solomon Wombo representing Katsina-Ala/Logo/Ukum federal constituency.

In Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency, Anthony Agom emerged as the APC candidate after the sitting lawmaker, Philip Agbese, defected from the APC to the Labour Party shortly before the primaries.

Meanwhile, Engr. Terfa Ikya defeated incumbent Dickson Tarkghir to win the Makurdi/Guma APC ticket. In Gwer East/Gwer West, Engr. Terhemba Nongo recorded the highest votes to unseat Asema Achado.

For Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency, Prof. Kohol Iornem defeated incumbent lawmaker Ugbor Terseer to emerge winner.

Engr. Livinus Tsar also triumphed over serving lawmaker Sesoo Gboko in Vandeikya/Konshisha, while Gideon Inyom defeated Sekav Iortyom to clinch the Buruku federal constituency ticket.

The Buruku primary election reportedly experienced tension following the snatching of results in one council ward.

The situation was later contained after a suspect was arrested. In another ward, a presiding officer was accused of failing to submit election results.

At the Oju/Obi federal constituency primary, former Benue Commissioner for Information, Dr Peter Egbodo, defeated incumbent David Ogewu. Egbodo had recently resigned from Governor Alia’s cabinet before joining the race.

Chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Benue State, Alhaji Sabiu Saidu Mahuta, officially announced the winners after declaring the contestants with the highest number of votes victorious.

Mahuta urged all aspirants to accept the outcome of the primaries in good faith, stressing that there should be no bitterness among participants because “there are no winners or losers.”

https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/17/david-marks-daughter-akumes-wife-win-apc-reps-tickets-in-benue/

Person wey no fit lead him family
Wan lead country with 200 tribes

Father ADC
Daughter APC
Cruise Nation

We don serve her papa. We serve the daughter tooo just like others. My issues with them is yo represent well if not wr won't be happy with them

GEH GEH obidients on handicapped

Nigerian politicians think they can deceive me let them keep trying

We don serve her papa. We serve the daughter too just like others. My issues with them is if they don't represent well we won't be happy with them.
But wait, him papa deg ADC may working for my Oga at the top

Lady

Blessing

Onu


❤️

❤️

Excited for you

We never ready for this country. When we ready, we know wetin we go do.

Same old names and faces all the time. Dem no dey tire to rule forever?! Because Government here is to be served as in the people and the country wealth serving them not them serving the people and money too attached to the job is too much... It's suppose to be sacrifice and low income so only real leaders mind will contest

Nigeria Democratic System needs overhauling

As usual ,the whole family Won't be in the same party, they always share themselves round💔

Government of DEM DEM. Anyways, congratulations to her o

David Mark the wise man. He nor wan put all him egg for one basket especially that of uncertainty l. 🤣🤣🤣 He kuku advise him pikin make she stay where sure pass.

WowSweetGuy:
Same old names and faces all the time. Dem no dey tire to rule forever?! Because Government here is to be serve not them serving us and money too attached to the job... It's suppose to be sacrifice and low income so only real leaders mind will contest

Nigeria Democratic System needs overhauling

Nobody Dey stop nobody to contest election. Na you go put in the work.

Congrats. She has joined the list of Nigerian politician's children following their parent's footsteps in the lucrative political system. Here are man others:

https://www.top5.ng/top-20-children-of-nigerian-politicians-actively-in-politics-extending-the-political-dynasty/

Refinedbeing:
Nobody Dey stop nobody to contest election. Na you go put in the work.

As if e easy if you are not from the Elites family in this coven country nigeria

RollinTNDA:
Person wey no fit lead him family
Wan lead country with 200 tribes

How well has Tinubu led Nigeria's 200 tribes, since his family members are all in APC with him

anonimi:
May 1, 2025

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real— Tinubu

According to him: “The theme demands our collective attention and serves as a stark reminder of the need to create an environment where every worker feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such an environment for the common good.”

On the economic hardship, he noted that while it is a global phenomenon, its effects on Nigerians are particularly severe.

Tinubu said: “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods. These challenges are real and demand definitive solutions, which I am poised to address as your President.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/may-day-hunger-unemployment-insecurity-real-tinubu/

WowSweetGuy:
Same old names and faces all the time. Dem no dey tire to rule forever?! Because Government here is to be served as in the people and the country wealth serving them not them serving the people and money too attached to the job is too much... It's suppose to be sacrifice and low income so only real leaders mind will contest

Nigeria Democratic System needs overhauling

If you are tired of dem dem ruling you forever, what works are you doing to overhaul the Nigerian democratic system

So she doesn't have enough confidence in her father's party? Tinubu is just something else

Dem dey use our heads trust me

Like his principal, their children don’t even believe in them to be in their Party? These men are really confused

From Papa to Pikin.

xxxxx

Incredible
There is a growing need to address the persistence of political dynasties within our governance structure. The trend of appointing or electing the politically connected offspring of current officials—individuals who frequently lack robust professional backgrounds—over highly qualified, experienced administrators poses a significant challenge. For the sake of the nation's long-term development and economic health, merit must take precedence over political inheritance.

You guyz served father
And nothing to show on
Still wanna serve daughter
It's lineage post??

Ah!

She should go to NDC ooo!

Blessing will win.

I don't know her from Adam but she has done so many developmental projects, much more than her predecessor Adaji "something".

Bro, she electrified places that haven't dreamt of electricity in 50 years, bridges for ease of transport in villages. Even where I work is so so remote ( ADANKALI), she dug a borehole for the village. She helped graduates gain federal jobs.


Infrastructure wise, she's doing much more than her father did for Idomaland. I know the whole NEPO angle but she's proved herself and I'll personally vote for her sha..

It's not akin to cruise nation

Political party is not genetics

This can be seen in many advanced nations

The problem in this country is accountability which we do take lightly.

SkgeeBoss:
Father ADC
Daughter APC
Cruise Nation

And this same David Mark was screaming out that Nigeria was a one party state .

😅😂🤣🤣😂😂😂
😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
David Mark and even Atiku
Are operating a tactical political home
One leg in
Another leg outside
Game onnnnnnnn

RollinTNDA:
Person wey no fit lead him family
Wan lead country with 200 tribes

What do you actually mean by that?

You aren't from this side but you don judge her

And some are still waiting for Seyi Tinubu to get NDC governorship ticket.