Baring any unforeseen circumstance, the Board Chairman of Project Development Institute, PRODA, Daniel Onjeh, would be named as running mate to governorship candidate in Benue State, Emmanuel Jime of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

This is just as the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has reportedly insisted that Onjeh was qualified for the position that any of the contenders.

It was gathered that the APC caucus in Benue State had suggested the National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dickson Akoh, as running mate to Jime, but an impeccable party stalwart on Friday said that because of Oshiomhole’s interest in Benue and for the purpose of capturing the state come 2019, he has insisted to remain with Onjeh, whom he believes is more credible and loved by majority of Benue youths.

According to the source who pleaded anonymity, Oshiomhole having governed Edo State despite coming from the minority, believes Onjeh should be given a chance.

Among those penned down for the number two job in the state were: Akoh, Onjeh, Nelson Alapa, and Samuel Odeh.

It was also learnt that a former governor of the state and Senator representing Benue North West, Goerge Akume, is currently rooting for Odeh to deputize Jime.

However, the source reliably revealed that ”Oshiomhole stated that Onjeh should be the party’s deputy governorship candidate due to his track record and his contribution to the party, even in the last campaign,” he said.

The source said Oshiomhole is “not bothered about the aspirants’ various arguments, but that what he cares about is ”how to win Benue in 2019 and revive the state.”

He said, “It is high time Nigerians avoid sentiments and trust people who can deliver.

”As a product of a minority from Edo State that became a strong political figure, Oshiomhole has sympathy for minorities across the country,” he said.

The source disclosed that the party leadership believes that its high time ”we de-emphasize the issue of zoning and go for competence.”

Speaking further, the source said the APC Chairman is convinced that, “Onjeh has the capacity and support of the young people.”

”He believes Onjeh has the pedigree and it surpasses all other sentiments.”

Source: https://www.benuepress.com/2018/10/benue-guber-oshiomhole-insists-on-daniel-onjeh-as-jimes-deputy/

Well said.

If they like they should bring oche idoma,they will all test defeat. We can't repeat this affliction for the second time.I mean the party.

Idoma man always playing second feedle role in benue state the question I keep asking is when will an idoma man govern benue state

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Daniel onjeh is always late to the party ...Anyboddy thinking APC can win anything in Benue is a joker

Apc that have already lost benue state.
All the local government chairmen and councillors are in pdp.

Oshiomole discovered it's not by shouting for the press but by underground permutation too late.
I haven't heard from him for long now.

The Almajiris were there in 2011 when Jonathan (a Southerner) defeated him. Even when they thought he was the Messiah. Is it now the Almajiris have seen he is a tormentor and failure that he will defeat Atiku (a fellow Northerner)? The Shites that have been giving him millions of votes will certainly Atikulate this time. Buhari support for Fulani murderers in Middle-bet will work against him. The Heavyweight Defectors from APC that worked for his victory in 2015 including my own brother are against him. The South-East/ South-South are no-go-areas for Buhari. The South-West votes will be divided because SE/SS there including a good number of well-meaning Yorubas like Afenifere, Gani Adams, PDP etc (not mumu Zombies) wil Atikulate. Who still need a Prophet to tell him what will be the outcome of the elections? Probably, the Zombies hoping in vain to rig?

sassysure:
Apc that have already lost benue state.
All the local government chairmen and councillors are in pdp.

Oshiomole discovered it's not by shouting for the press but by underground permutation too late.
I haven't heard from him for long now.

It was the same way in 2015 before apc won.buhari will get 40% here.akoh or onjeh will be fantastic

perez100:
The Almajiris were there in 2011 when Jonathan (a Southerner) defeated him. Even when they thought he was the Messiah. Is it now the Almajiris have seen he is a tormentor and failure that he will defeat Atiku (a fellow Northerner)? The Shites that have been giving him millions of votes will certainly Atikulate this time. Buhari support for Fulani murderers in Middle-bet will work against him. The Heavyweight Defectors from APC that worked for his victory in 2015 including my own brother are against him. The South-East/ South-South are no-go-areas for Buhari. The South-West votes will be divided because SE/SS there including a good number of well-meaning Yorubas like Afenifere, Gani Adams, PDP etc (not mumu Zombies) wil Atikulate. Who still need a Prophet to tell him what will be the outcome of the elections? Probably, the Zombies hoping in vain to rig?

Nonsense postulation.how many shiites are in nigeria oga? There mostly in kaduna and do not vote due to their lifestyle and doctrine mr.atiku is seen as a southern lackey by the almajiris.they will always prefer buhari over atiku.buhari will get 75% in ne/ne,50% in nc,60% in south west.you talk of northern defectors.what of southern defectors to apc?