Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has affirmed 37 consensus candidates to fly the party’s flag for the forthcoming Benue State House of Assembly elections following a selection process held on Thursday, 22nd May, 2026.
In a statement signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Bright Yima Antyo, the party confirmed that the candidates emerged after wide consultations and internal agreements across various state constituencies.
According to the party, the move reflects its commitment to internal democracy, unity, and strategic preparation ahead of the elections.
List of 37 affirmed PDP consensus candidates in Benue State
- Ayo Jeremiah Terungwa – Kwande East State Constituency, Kwande LGA
- Igbaakaa Aondoakura James – Konshisha I State Constituency, Konshisha LGA
- Girgi Daniel Terlumun – Tiev State Constituency, Vandeikya LGA
- John Anthony Ikwulono – Agatu State Constituency, Agatu LGA
- Ekirigwe Moses Adams – Oju I State Constituency, Oju LGA
- Oragande Iveren Geoffrey – Katsina-Ala East State Constituency, Katsina-Ala LGA
- Utsan Ngusha Fredrick – Gwer East State Constituency, Gwer East LGA
- Adugh Mtindiga – Katsina-Ala West State Constituency, Katsina-Ala LGA
- Dajoh Hyacinth Aondona – Gboko West State Constituency, Gboko LGA
- Emmanuel Benjamin – Konshisha II State Constituency, Konshisha LGA
- Ikpa Ambrose Aondowase – Makurdi South-East State Constituency, Makurdi LGA
- Bemsen Agugu Bernard – Mbagwa State Constituency, Ushongo LGA
- John Tersur – Tarka State Constituency, Tarka LGA
- Unah Gabriel – Apa State Constituency, Apa LGA
- Chula Fidelis Iorkase – Kwande West State Constituency, Kwande LGA
- Akooma Aondoakura Aaron – Logo State Constituency, Logo LGA
- Ukaa Ikyuan Abraham – Ukum II State Constituency, Ukum LGA
- Mtagher Rodney Ortwer – Agasha State Constituency, Guma LGA
- Dickson Igbe Uwagh – Makurdi South State Constituency, Makurdi LGA
- Joseph Agada Anyebe – Ogbadibo State Constituency, Ogbadibo LGA
- Prince Tyodoo Livinus – Ukum I State Constituency, Ukum LGA
- Dzever Terkimbi – Buruku State Constituency, Buruku LGA
- Shawa Terungwa Moses – Gboko Central State Constituency, Gboko LGA
- Olofu Gabriel Adah – Adoka/Ugboju State Constituency, Otukpo LGA
- Ochekliye Agbo Isaac – Ohimini State Constituency, Ohimini LGA
- Onche Peter Ogbor – Obi State Constituency, Obi LGA
- Bemgba Iortyom – Mata State Constituency, Ushongo LGA
- Manger Timothy – Nyamatsor State Constituency, Buruku LGA
- Gyila Solomon Terlumun – Gwer West State Constituency, Gwer West LGA
- Dugeri Benjamin Ternenge – Kyan State Constituency, Vandeikya LGA
- Jerome Ilom – Okpokwu State Constituency, Okpokwu LGA
- Nomji Oroduen Titus – Makurdi North State Constituency, Makurdi LGA
- Johnson Ahubi Egli – Otukpo/Akpa State Constituency, Otukpo LGA
- Ochapa Isaac Odang – Ado State Constituency, Ado LGA
- Iormbagah Jacob Aondohemba – Guma I State Constituency, Guma LGA
- Ogbugo Christian Egbe – Oju II State Constituency, Oju LGA
- Chia Lubem Asuwa – Gboko East State Constituency, Gboko LGA
The PDP said the consensus arrangement was reached after extensive consultations aimed at reducing internal conflict and strengthening the party’s chances at the polls.
The party further reiterated its commitment to unity and discipline as it moves toward the 2026 elections.
