Punch Newspapers27 May 2026
PDP Candidates Emerge for 2027 ElectionsElection2027 Governorship Elections →
RaceBenue race →
StateBenue →
Born22 June 1975 (age 51)
GenderMale
OccupationPolitician
QualificationSSCE DegreeWhat do these qualifications mean?
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Hembe Herman Iorwase C. is a Nigerian politician who is a African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Benue.
Career
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Biography
Herman Iorwase Hembe was born on 22 June 1975 in Benue State and represents the Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency.
He serves as a member of the House of Representatives, holding his position since his election to the 9th Assembly.
Originally affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), he later joined the Labour Party (LP) before contesting the 2023 Benue governorship elections.
As an elected representative from Konshisha Local Government Area, Hembe’s political career spans representation in Nigeria's lower house of parliament.
Party Positions
Policy positions from African Democratic Congress (ADC)'s manifesto.
Healthcare
ADC commits to establishing specialist health facilities using military and university teaching hospitals with corporate partnerships for primary and affordable healthcare, focusing on rural areas and preventive care.
Anti-corruption
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Enterprise grant support
ADC plans to support youth empowerment programs, including skills development, job creation, and promotion of talents in arts, sports, and culture through government initiatives.
Governance & Reform
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Security & Defense
ADC will promote legislation enabling local governments and states to create their own police forces for enhanced community safety.
Infrastructure
ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.
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