By Nnasom David

A former House of Representatives aspirant, Gemanen Ajio Gyuse, has announced his decision not to contest the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.

Gyuse, who made the declaration on April 19, 2026, said his decision was based on the need to promote equity, fairness, and justice in the political representation of the Jechira axis of Benue State.

He stated that rather than pursuing personal ambition, he would support a candidate from the Tiev bloc of Vandeikya Local Government Area, arguing that the bloc has been marginalised in the sharing of the constituency’s representation since 1999.

According to him, while Konshisha axis has enjoyed longer years of representation at the National Assembly, Vandeikya has had significantly fewer opportunities, with internal imbalances also affecting blocs such as Tiev.

Gyuse noted that recent political arguments which favoured representation for the Ishangev-Tiev bloc in Konshisha should equally justify giving the Tiev bloc in Vandeikya a chance in 2027.

He warned that it would be unjust for any aspirant outside the Tiev bloc to seek the seat in the next election cycle, insisting that fairness demands a shift in representation.

The former aspirant subsequently declared his support for Aondoaseer Gbe Benjamin Orduen, describing him as a qualified and credible candidate.

Gyuse said Orduen, who previously contested for the seat in 2023, possesses the education, political experience, and manifesto needed to deliver effective representation.

He added that both of them are now members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), under which Orduen is seeking to contest in 2027.

Gyuse also called on his supporters and political associates to rally behind Orduen’s candidacy, stressing that supporting the Tiev bloc remains the most just and equitable path for the constituency.

The Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency seat, also known as the Jechira axis, has continued to generate debates over zoning and equitable representation among its constituent blocs ahead of the 2027 general elections.