Regina Akume, wife of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has obtained the All Progressives Congress, APC, nomination and expression of interest forms to contest for a second term representing the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections.
The former First Lady of Benue State was elected into the House of Representatives in 2023 on the platform of the APC, defeating John Dyegh of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
The 71-year-old APC chieftain picked up the forms on Friday at the party’s headquarters in Makurdi, accompanied by supporters and party leaders.
Speaking with journalists, Akume said her decision followed wide consultations with party leaders, stakeholders, and constituents, who urged her to seek re-election based on her performance in the 10th National Assembly.
Meanwhile, the immediate past first lady of the state, Eunice Ortom, has declared interest in contesting the Benue Northwest Senatorial election.
Mrs Ortom, who picked up the forms on Friday, also emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
