Dr. Engr. Livinus Adzer Tsar, APC candidate for Jechira Federal Constituency and an associate of Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has said that political outcomes in the state will be determined by party processes and grassroots participation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tsar spoke on Monday while reacting to reports of political realignments involving different stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State.

He said that the direction of future elections would depend on the choices of party members at the grassroots level, adding that internal party procedures and democratic participation would remain central to candidate selection.

Tsar expressed the view that decisions taken through legitimate party structures and primary elections should be respected, noting that the APC leadership and relevant authorities would continue to guide party affairs in line with established rules.

He maintained that political competition should remain within democratic and party frameworks, with emphasis on engagement with voters at the community level.

On governance in Benue State, Tsar said the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia had undertaken various development projects, including road construction and infrastructure upgrades in parts of the state such as Makurdi and Gboko.

He also referenced youth empowerment initiatives introduced by the administration, including vocational training programmes aimed at supporting skills development among young people.

On security, Tsar said the state government had introduced and strengthened local security structures in collaboration with relevant agencies and communities to improve intelligence sharing and response to security challenges.

He added that these initiatives were intended to complement existing national security efforts and support improved coordination in addressing insecurity in parts of the state.