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BENUE Governor 2027
Date
Feb 6 2027
Candidates
5
State
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HH
Herman Hembe
ADC
Statusnominated
Party status: registration contested
A Federal High Court ordered INEC to deregister this party on 15 June 2026, citing failure to meet Section 225A performance thresholds. That order is currently stayed by the Court of Appeal pending a hearing on 25 June 2026 — the party remains registered for now.
HB
Hon. Byuan Mathias Tewase
LP
Statusnominated
Party status: in good standing
HO
Hon. Ochigbo Matthew Sunday
NDP
Statusnominated
Party status: in good standing
HI
Hyacinth Iormem Alia
APCIncumbent
Statusnominated
Party status: in good standing
MA
Michael Aondoakaa
PDP
Statusnominated
Party status: in good standing