In grand style, the Senatorial hopeful for Benue South, Dr. David Olofu, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, stormed Ohimini and Otukpo, the traditional and political capital of the Idoma Nation, as part of his consultation tour ahead of the 2025 general elections.
The visit was greeted with excitement and cultural pageantry as Dr. Olofu met with the Otukpo Traditional Council, local government officials, and executives of the 23 council wards in the federal constituency.
SEEKING ROYAL BLESSING
Dr. Olofu paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Och’Otokpo Odu, Dr. John Onuminya Eimonye, and the Ad’Ohimini, Dr. John Ochai, where he received royal blessings and prayers for success in his senatorial ambition.
In his addresses at the various events, Dr. Olofu emphasized that his mandate, if elected, would bear the collective imprimatur of the entire Benue South Senatorial District, pledging to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and even distribution of development projects across all local government areas.
DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Outlining his development blueprint, Dr. Olofu pledged to:
- Establish a robust Senatorial Constituency Office in Otukpo.
- Collate the development needs of the people and address them according to priority.
- Collaborate with traditional rulers and security agencies to curb insecurity and herdsmen attacks.
- Prioritize education, rural road construction, healthcare, agriculture, and access to potable water.
ENDORSEMENTS
The visit drew endorsements from prominent community leaders, including Chief Abeje Egwa, Chief Ogah Ekwu, Chief Owoicho Abel, Dr. Adakole Elijah, and Dr. David Ekwo, who commended Dr. Olofu’s passion for equity, fairness, and justice.
ROYAL BLESSINGS
In their separate prayers, the Och’Otokpo Odu, Dr. John Onuminya Eimonye, and the Ad’Ohimini, HRH Dr. John Ochai, alongside members of their traditional councils, invoked the blessings of God and the ancestors upon Dr. Olofu’s senatorial journey.
“The Almighty God will fight for you. Our ancestors will lead you to victory,” they prayed.
The event attracted a galaxy of notable personalities, including Prof. David Salifu, Chief Donald Agida, Sharon Adokpe, Owoicho Oyi, Abuh Echo, Solomon Eyigege OlocheOche, and Dan Atayi, among others.
The visitations preceded the formal unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) structures in the respective localities.
It was observed that Dr. Olofu’s senatorial aspiration continues to receive thunderous ovation and widespread acceptance across all areas visited so far.
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