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Benue Arising Media, Otukpo (2026)

08/10/2026

ENGR. AUSTIN OLEHO [THE GOOD MAN]

Engr. Austin Oleho was born on 14th May 1970 in Odaubi to Mr. Oleho Oglekwu, one of the foremost farmers in Ipolo-Ahaje, Ugboju Icho, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

He was raised in a family that valued hard work, discipline, humility, integrity, and service. His father’s life as a farmer reflected the dignity of labour and the importance of contributing to the well-being of the community. These values became a strong foundation for Austin Oleho’s character and outlook on life.

Growing up in a hardworking rural community gave him an early understanding of the realities of ordinary families and the challenges facing communities. His upbringing taught him that meaningful success goes beyond personal achievement; it is measured by the positive difference one makes in the lives of others.

Those early lessons have remained central to his journey. They shaped a man who values people, respects community, and believes that leadership carries a responsibility to serve.

Engr. Austin Oleho is widely known for his humility, accessibility, compassion, and commitment to people. His approach to leadership is anchored in listening, consultation, and responsiveness.

For him, public service is not simply about holding office. It is about understanding the needs of the people, standing with them in difficult times, and working to create opportunities that improve their lives.

As a son of Ugboju Icho, he remains conscious of his roots and the responsibility that comes with belonging to a community with a rich history and strong values. His connection to his people continues to inform his vision for grassroots development and inclusive leadership.

The story of Engr. Austin Oleho is rooted in humble beginnings, shaped by family values, and strengthened by experience. From Odaubi, where he was born on 14th May 1970, to his journey as an engineer and community-minded leader, he has carried forward the principles instilled in him by his family.

His story is ultimately one of character, service, and commitment to humanity.

05/10/2026

ENGR. AUSTIN OLEHO PRESENTS MANIFESTO TO IGBO COMMUNITY LEADERS IN BENUE SOUTH

As preparations for the 2027 general elections intensify, the APGA Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Engr. Austin Oleho, has honoured an invitation by the leadership of the Igbo community in Benue South and presented his manifesto before the community's leadership.

During the engagement, Engr. Oleho outlined his vision for a new style of representation, assuring the people of Benue South that his representation, if elected, would be different from the prevailing tradition where elected representatives become distant from the people after assuming office.

He promised to operate an all-inclusive and people-centred representation, with regular town hall meetings that would provide stakeholders across Benue South with opportunities to contribute ideas, raise concerns and participate directly in discussions on issues affecting the zone.

The APGA candidate also called on the people of Zone C to support his aspiration, stressing that the people have been deceived for too long through the use of basic social amenities as campaign tools.

According to him, development should not be reduced to a campaign strategy but should be a continuous responsibility of elected representatives to their constituents.

Engr. Oleho further emphasized the need for a new political culture where representatives remain accessible and accountable to the people throughout their tenure.

Speaking during the occasion, leaders of the Igbo community expressed their appreciation for the engagement and commended Engr. Oleho for what they described as his unique personality, openness and developmental vision for Benue South.

Among the distinguished leaders present were Chief Christian Uba, Eze Igbo Community, Zone C; Chief Chucks Albert, President-General Emeritus, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Benue State; Rt. Rev. Prof. G. A. Ukwuoma, Grand Patron, Igbo Community; and Chief Samuel Nwokporo, immediate past Igbo President.

The leaders expressed their joy at meeting with a candidate they believe has presented a clear and people-oriented development agenda for the entire Benue South Senatorial District.

The engagement further underscores the growing importance of stakeholder consultations as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum across Benue South.

10/09/2026

OLEHO ENGAGES YORUBA COMMUNITY IN BENUE SOUTH, PLEDGES INCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION

The APGA Senatorial Candidate for Benue South in the 2027 general elections, Engr. Austin Oleho, has engaged members of the Yoruba community in Benue South as part of his ongoing consultations with critical stakeholders across the senatorial district.

The interaction focused on mutual collaboration, peaceful coexistence and collective efforts toward the development of Benue South, with particular emphasis on creating an environment where everyone living and doing business in the zone can thrive.

Engr. Oleho appreciated the Yoruba community for its contributions to the peace, economic growth and social development of Benue South, acknowledging their role as important stakeholders in the affairs of the senatorial district.

He assured the community that, if elected to represent Benue South in the National Assembly in 2027, he would work closely with them and other communities across the zone to promote inclusive development, unity, economic opportunities and peaceful coexistence.

The APGA candidate stressed that development should be collective and inclusive, irrespective of ethnic or cultural background, adding that every resident and business owner in Benue South deserves an opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the growth of the zone.

The engagement further underscored Engr. Oleho's commitment to broad-based consultations and his determination to build partnerships with diverse communities as he continues his campaign ahead of the 2027 senatorial election.

10/09/2026

OLEHO CONNECTS WITH SUPPORTERS DURING THREE-DAY IGEDE NATION VISIT

The APGA Senatorial Candidate for Benue South in the 2027 general elections, Engr. Austin Oleho, strengthened his relationship with supporters and stakeholders in Oju during his three-day visitation to Igede Nation last week.

The visit provided an opportunity for Engr. Oleho to interact directly with the people, share ideas and deepen his connection with supporters across the community.

A major highlight of the visit was his participation in the Igede Agba New Yam Festival, where he joined sons and daughters of Igede Nation in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the people.

The atmosphere in Oju was filled with joy, cultural displays and a strong sense of unity as Engr. Oleho celebrated alongside the people and expressed his commitment to building stronger relationships across Benue South.

His engagement with supporters further demonstrated his emphasis on grassroots consultation, peaceful coexistence, cultural appreciation and inclusive development as he continues his campaign ahead of the 2027 senatorial election.

18/08/2026

Warm Reception for Engr. Austin Oleho in Sabon Gari

Engr. Austin Oleho, the APGA Senatorial Candidate, received a warm and enthusiastic reception from the women of Sabon Gari during his recent visit to his childhood neighbourhood.

The joy and excitement were unmistakable as the women welcomed him back with expressions of genuine love, happiness and fond memories. For many, it was a special moment to reconnect with someone who has remained deeply connected to the community and its people.

Engr. Austin Oleho continues to demonstrate that true leadership is about being close to the people. His simple lifestyle, humility and ability to mingle freely with people from all walks of life have earned him genuine affection and respect.

His commitment to building a better society for all remains a reflection of his passion for service and inclusive leadership.

Engr. Austin Oleho: A man of the people, connected to his roots and committed to a better future for all.

18/08/2026

A RENEWED BENUE SOUTH IS NOT A MIRAGE IT IS AN IMMINENT REALITY WITH ENGR. AUSTIN OLEHO

For too long, politics in Benue South has been a cycle of expectations and exhaustion. Every four years we are left with same roads, the same closed doors, the same restless youths and the same conversations about "what could have been."

That cycle must end.

Because *a renewed Benue South is not a mirage. With Engr. Austin Oleho as APGA flag bearer for the 2027 Senatorial Election, it is an engineering problem with an engineering solution*

*WHY APGA. WHY NOW. WHY OLEHO*

APGA represents a departure. It is the party of ideas over imposition, of structure over sentiment.

And Engr. Austin Oleho represents the best of that tradition, disciplined, accessible and untainted by the politics of entitlements.

He is not new to service. He has built, managed and delivered. He understands budgets contracts and timelines. More importantly, he understands our people and their problems, because he is one of us. He is always with us, feels our pain and carries our ambition.

*Benue South Deserves a Blueprint, not just a Ballot, the Defining Choice of 2027*

2027 is not about party logos. It is about trajectory.

Do we continue recycling the same template and expect deferent results? Or do we choose a leader who treats governance as a responsibility, not a reward?

Benue South does not need another politician who visits during elections.

We need a Senator who will stay after elections

We need a Senator who will argue for us in Abuja and answer to us back in Zone C.

We need a Senator who sees the 13 year old boy in the village and 45 year old woman in the farm as the center of policy.

That Senator is *Engr. Austin Oleho*

The renewed Benue South we all envision, safe, productive, educated and united, is not a dream deferred. It is a project waiting for the right project manager.

With Engr. Austin Oleho, APGA 2027, we are not gambling on hope. We are Commissioning competence.

We are not chasing a mirage. We are building a reality.

Benue South, the Blueprint is ready. The Builder is here. Let's Begin.

14/08/2026

2027 House of Representatives Aspirant, Rt. Hon. Chief Baba Odeh PhD Condoles with Otukpo Nobi Community Over Herdsmen Attack

2027 House of Representatives aspirant for the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Chief Baba Odeh PhD of All progressive grand alliance APGA has paid a condolence visit to the people of Nobi Community in Otukpo Local Government Area following the recent attack on the community by suspected armed herders.

During the visit, Rt. Hon. Chief Baba Odeh expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the affected families and the entire Nobi community over the tragic incident. He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives and wished the wounded victims a quick and full recovery.

He condemned the attack and called on relevant security agencies to intensify their efforts and live up to their constitutional responsibility of protecting innocent citizens and their communities.

The 2027 aspirant stressed that the protection of lives and property must remain a collective priority, urging security agencies to strengthen surveillance, intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms to prevent further attacks.

Rt. Hon. Chief Baba Odeh assured the people of Nobi of his solidarity and concern, while calling for peace, unity and cooperation with security agencies in the collective effort to restore lasting security to the community.

The people of Nobi Community appreciated Rt. Hon. Chief Baba Odeh for identifying with them at such a difficult moment and for standing in solidarity with the victims and their families.

10/08/2026

ENGR. AUSTIN OLEHO JOINS KINSMEN TO BURY VICTIMS OF EFEYI ATTACK IN UGBOJU

Engr. Austin Oleh, on Saturday, 8th August 2026, joined his kinsmen, family members, community leaders, and sympathizers in Ogboju to pay final respects to the brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the recent tragic attack by suspected armed herders at Efeyi, Ogboju.

The solemn burial ceremony was marked by grief, reflection, and a strong demonstration of communal solidarity as families, friends, and sympathizers gathered to lay the victims to rest.

As a son of the Ogboju community, Engr. Austin Oleh took time to personally identify with the bereaved families. Beyond attending the burial ceremony, he visited the families of each of the victims to mourn with them, offer words of comfort, and demonstrate his solidarity at this difficult moment.

Speaking through his actions, Oleh expressed deep sadness over the loss of innocent members of the community, describing the incident as a painful reminder of the urgent need to provide better protection for rural communities.

He also provided material support to each affected family, to the youths, and to the entire community. He reiterated that the victims would not be forgotten and that the wider Ogboju community deserves peace, security, and justice.

The tragedy has continued to generate sadness among residents, particularly because the victims were members of the same community whose lives were cut short under circumstances that have left families devastated.

For Engr. Austin Oleh, the occasion was not merely a burial ceremony but a moment to stand firmly with his people in their time of grief.

His presence and personal engagement with the affected families further underscored his connection to the people of Ogboju and his commitment to identifying with them not only in moments of celebration, but also in times of sorrow and adversity.

Engr. Oleh emphasized the need for stronger security collaboration and better intelligence gathering by security operatives to prevent further attacks.

As the community continues to mourn, Oleh offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed and for strength, comfort, and healing for their families.

_© Oleho Media Team_

08/08/2026

🎉 BIRTHDAY FELICITATIONS TO HON. CHIEF MICHAEL OGLEGBA

The APC Zone C Media Team, Benue South, warmly celebrates Hon. Chief Michael Oglegba, Commissioner for Finance and Strategic Planning, Benue State, on the occasion of his birthday.

Sir, we celebrate your visionary leadership, dedication to public service, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of Benue State. Your contributions to the financial and strategic advancement of our dear state continue to inspire many.

On this special occasion, we pray that Almighty God grants you long life, sound health, greater wisdom, strength, and abundant grace to continue serving the people and contributing meaningfully to the development of Benue State.

May the new chapter of your life bring greater accomplishments, fulfilment, peace, and prosperity.

Happy Birthday, Sir! 🎂🎉

Signed:
APC Zone C Media Team
Benue South (Zone C)
Together for Progress and Sustainable Development

08/08/2026

ENGR. AUSTIN OLEHO ENGAGES APA AND AGATU CAMPAIGN COORDINATORS, CHARGES THEM ON ISSUE-BASED CAMPAIGN

Engr. Austin Oleho today engaged his Apa and Agatu Local Government and Ward Coordinators in Apa, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization and deepen engagement with the electorate ahead of the 2027 Benue South Senatorial election.

The meeting provided an opportunity for Engr. Oleho to interact directly with the coordinators, listen to their perspectives, and reinforce the vision and objectives of his campaign.

Addressing the coordinators, Engr. Oleho charged them to be true ambassadors of his campaign and to conduct themselves with discipline, humility, respect, and responsibility in their engagements with the people.

He emphasized the importance of an issue-based campaign, urging the coordinators to engage the electorate on issues that directly affect their lives and communities while presenting practical solutions and a clear vision for the future of Benue South.

He cautioned against the politics of personal attacks and divisive rhetoric, stressing that the campaign should be centered on ideas, development, effective representation, and the collective interest of the people.

Engr. Oleho expressed confidence in the coordinators and urged them to take the campaign message to every ward and community across Apa and Agatu, building meaningful relationships with the electorate and working collectively towards victory.

He further reaffirmed his commitment to providing true, effective, and accountable representation at the Senate, promising to make the interests, aspirations, and welfare of the people of Benue South a priority.

He reminded the coordinators that their role goes beyond mobilization, describing them as important ambassadors of a vision aimed at delivering purposeful leadership and better representation for the people.

© Oleho Media Team
August 7, 2026

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