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Zam: Idoma Can Produce Benue Governor

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9 months ago

February 3, 2026

Senator Titus Zam says the Idoma can produce a Benue governor if the dominant Tiv elite agree, highlighting power dynamics in the state’s politics

Senator Titus Zam, representing Benue North-West Senatorial District, has stated that the Idoma ethnic group can produce a governor in Benue State, provided the dominant Tiv elite are willing to concede power.

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Senator Zam explained that the Idomas’ lack of governorship stems from Nigeria’s liberal representative democracy, which advantages majority groups.

It is true that the Tiv people, who constitute 75% of Benue State’s population, have dominated the political space.

Unless there is a conscious elite consensus to concede power to the Idomas, it is impossible for other ethnic groups to participate fully in the state’s leadership, he said.

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He also highlighted that leadership is not limited to the governorship, noting that the Idomas have held significant positions such as deputy governor and Secretary to the State Government.

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Sanwo-Olu Surprises Wife Ibijoke With Flowers at Women’s Conference

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13 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Sanwo-Olu surprises wife Ibijoke with flowers and shares a kiss at COWLSO’s 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu surprised his wife, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with flowers before sharing a kiss with her at the opening ceremony of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference in Lagos on Tuesday.

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The event was organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) under the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint.”

Sanwo-Olu presented the flowers to his wife during his speech at the conference, which brings together women and leaders for discussions and activities focused on women’s empowerment and leadership.

“On behalf of COWLSO and everything that is decent, we want to appreciate you, we want to honour you,” the governor said.

The couple subsequently shared a kiss as Nigerian singer 2Baba’s song, “African Queen”, played at the event.

The conference aims to inspire women, empower leaders and promote a purposeful future through discussions and activities centred on women’s development.