Benue PDP Chairman Slumps, Dies On His Way To Hospital

Benue PDP Chairman Slumps, Dies  On His Way To Hospital 

From Gabriel Agbo, Makurdi 

The chairman of the main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Apa local government area of Benue State, Abel Aboje, has reportedly slumped and died on his way to hospital in Ugbokpo, Apa local government area of the State.

Our correspondent gathered that the late chairman on Thursday night at about 10pm, complained of stomach pains, and while on his way to hospital to see his doctor, slumped and died before getting to the hospital.

Aboje's close political associate who spoke with our correspondent on phone in Makurdi on condition of anonymity, said he was a committed party man. 

"Iam very closed to Aboje while he was alive. He never told me he was sick. He called me yesterday evening at about 7am where discuss vital issue concerning a political meeting that is coming up soon. 

"He never mentioned to me that he was sick seriously that could lead to his death. He only complained about little stomach pains. So, when he was going to the hospital to see his doctor, then he collapsed and died. His death is a very big blow to Apa PDP because, he was a good man and a great grassroot mobilizer.

"Aboje as a chairman of PDP in Apa, has kept the party in unity and embrace all that comes his way" he said.

Meanwhile, the Chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Chief Ezekiel Adaji, has announced the demise of the  Chairman of the Party in Apa Local Government Area. 

He confirmed that Aboje peacefully departed on Thursday, 25th September, 2025 after a very brief illness.

Chief  Adaji maintained that Aboje was not only a committed and loyal member of PDP, but also one of the most effective Local Government Party Chairmen in the State.

He noted that in a recent assignment given to all local government chairmen, Aboje distinguished himself as the very first to deliver, a testament to his dedication, efficiency and  commitment to the ideals of our party.

The state chairman in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Friday in Makurdi, extend his heartfelt condolences to the  late chairman's immediate family, the good people of Apa Local Government, and indeed, the entire PDP family on this painful loss.

"The PDP, in conjunction with the family of the deceased, will announce the burial arrangements in due course.

"May the soul of Hon. Abel Aboje rest in perfect peace", Adaji maintained.