Suswam Senate declaration under APC for 2027 election has been confirmed as former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam, announced his intention to contest the Benue North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Gabriel Suswam, a former governor of Benue State and former senator, has remained an active political figure since leaving office in 2015. He previously represented Benue North-East Senatorial District in the National Assembly and has participated in several electoral contests under different political platforms.
His political trajectory includes service as governor of Benue State from 2007 to 2015 and multiple electoral bids for legislative office. Over the years, he has been associated with both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), reflecting shifts in political alignment within the state’s evolving party structure.
Benue State’s political landscape has historically seen strong competition between major parties, with recent elections reflecting shifts in voter alignment and party dominance.
Speaking on Monday during an interview on Arise Television, Suswam confirmed that he would be contesting the 2027 senatorial election under the APC platform.
He stated that the decision followed what he described as a political realignment in Benue State, noting that he aligns with the prevailing political direction of his constituency.
Suswam explained that his return to the Senate race is influenced by constitutional limitations preventing him from contesting for another governorship term, making the Senate seat the viable option for continued political participation.
He said:
“I’m a politician. And as a politician, if you are still strong enough to contest an election, you always want to contest elections. The only election that I can contest now is the Senate.”
He further noted that his decision to join the APC reflects the broader political preference of his supporters in Benue State, stating that political alignment often follows dominant party structures in the state.
Suswam also referenced his past experience in the Senate, having previously served in the National Assembly representing Benue North-East before his governorship tenure.
The Suswam Senate declaration under APC for 2027 election adds momentum to early political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It reflects continued party switching among high-profile politicians in Benue State, a trend that may influence party strength, voter mobilisation, and electoral competitiveness in the region.
The development also underscores the strategic importance of senatorial districts in Nigeria’s broader political structure, particularly for former governors seeking continued relevance in national politics.
