In a grand style, Dr. David Olofu, the Senatorial hopeful for Benue South, descended upon Ohimini and Otukpo, the Trado-Political capital of the Idoma Nation, on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
The visitations were accorded a royal funfair as Dr. Olofu met with the Otukpo traditional council, local government officials, and executives of the 23 council wards in federal constituency.
SEEKING ROYAL BLESSING
Dr. Olofu paid a courtesy visit to the Palaces of the Och’Otukpo Odu, Dr. John Onuminya Eimonye and Ad’Ohimini, Dr John Ochai where he received multiple royal blessings.
In his address in the various events, Dr. Olofu emphasized that his mandate as a Senator would bear the collective imprimatur of the entire Benue South Senatorial District.
He promised to attract development projects to all nooks and crannies of the district and ensure fair treatment for all the local government areas in Benue South Senatorial District.
DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Dr. Olofu outlined his development agenda, which includes:
- Establishing a robust Senatorial Constituency Office in Otukpo.
- Collating development needs and addressing them based on people’s priorities.
- Working with traditional rulers and security agencies to stem herdsmen attacks.
- Focusing on education, rural road construction, healthcare, agriculture, and provision of potable water.
ENDORSEMENTS
The Senatorial hopeful’s visit was marked by endorsements from notable personalities, including Chief Abeje Egwa, Chief Ogah Ekwu, Chief Owoicho Abel, Dr. Adakole Elijah, and Dr. David Ekwo, who praised Dr. Olofu’s commitment to equity, fairness, and justice.
ROYAL BLESSING
The Paramount ruler of of the Otukpo people, the Och’Otukpo Odu, Dr John Onuminya Eimonye, the Ad’Ohimini, HRH Dr John Ochai and members of their traditional councils invoked the ancestors of Otukpo and Ohimini to lead Dr. Olofu to victory, blessing and charging him to proceed with his quest.
“The Almighty God will fight for you. Our ancestors will lead you to victory”, they prayed in their separate remarks.
Dr. Olofu’s visit was attended by a galaxy of notable personalities, including Prof. David Salifu, Chief Donald Agida, Sharon Adokpe, Owoicho Oyi, Abuh Echo, Solomon Eyigege OlocheOche, Dan Atayi amongst others.
The visitations were done before the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the respective localities.
It was observed that Olofu’s candidature is receiving thunderous ovation amidst ululation in all the places visited so far.
