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Benue lawmaker secures LP ticket for second term bid

Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to strengthen the party’s structures in Benue State, particularly in Benue South Senatorial District.

By Oyetoke Adedayo Ebenezer

1 min read 9 views Updated Aug 28, 2026
The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has emerged as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. This followed an affirmation by party members across the three local government areas that make up the federal constituency.

A statement from the media office of the LP chieftain on Sunday noted that a total of 52,000 votes were recorded in the direct primary election conducted across the constituency, underscoring his growing influence within the party barely months after his defection from the All Progressives Congress. Agbese, who serves as Deputy Spokesperson of the House, formally joined the Labour Party after announcing his departure from the APC on the floor of the House.

Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to strengthen the party’s structures in Benue State, particularly in Benue South Senatorial District. The lawmaker was affirmed as the party’s candidate during congresses held across the 35 council wards of Enone, comprising Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo local government areas.

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Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to strengthen the party’s structures in Benue State, particularly in Benue South Senatorial District. The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has emerged as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. This followed an affirmation by party members across the...

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  • Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to strengthen the party’s structures in Benue State, particularly in Benue South Senatorial District.
  • The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has emerged as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • This followed an affirmation by party members across the three local government areas that make up the federal constituency.A statement from the media office of the LP chieftain on Sunday noted that a total of 52,000 votes were recorded in the direct primary election conducted across the constituency, underscoring his growing influence within the party barely months after his defection from the All Progressives Congress.
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Since then, he has spearheaded efforts to strengthen the party’s structures in Benue State, particularly in Benue South Senatorial District. The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has emerged as the Labour Party candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. This followed an affirmation by party members across the...

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June 1, 2026

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