Senate · Benue South · 2027
African Democratic Congress (ADC)David Olofu
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David Adejo Olofu (INEC name: Olofu David Adejo; styled "Dr.") is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Benue South Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). He is from Apa LGA and has said he studied at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi; INEC lists his qualifications as the FSLC, WAEC and a B.Agric in Agricultural Economics. He was on Governor Samuel Ortom's first list of commissioner nominees (reported 24 June 2015), and was Benue State Commissioner for Finance by November 2015. After the cabinet was dissolved on 27 May 2019 he was re-nominated, confirmed by the House of Assembly on 18 July 2019 and sworn in again as Commissioner for Finance on 22 July 2019. He kept the post in the January 2022 cabinet reshuffle and served until the administration ended in May 2023. On 19 November 2019 he was elected chairman of the forum of state finance commissioners at the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), a post reported as two tenures to 2023. In May 2022 PDP delegates in the Apa/Agatu federal constituency primary accused him of intimidating delegates; he said he was at the venue but denied influencing anyone. He was then a senior technical adviser to the Nigeria Governors' Forum (2023-2024). In June 2024 he was removed, less than 48 hours before the ceremony, from the Idoma Area Traditional Council's list of people to receive chieftaincy titles. Reports said Governor Hyacinth Alia had ordered the removal, but no official reason was given. He said he had put it behind him. With the money raised for his reception, he launched a N50 million education fund for Idoma students through his Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative. In June 2026 a state commission of inquiry set up by Governor Alia reported about N139.8 billion unaccounted for under the Ortom administration (2015-2023). It recommended recovery from the persons responsible. The reports reviewed do not name Olofu, and Ortom rejected the report as a political witch-hunt. He resigned from the PDP with effect from 30 June 2025, through Edikwu Ward 2 in Apa LGA, and led the ADC coalition in Apa. He declared for the Senate at Ugbokpo and Obagaji in October 2025, where the Apa traditional ruler gave him the title Ojimeli K'Apa. He picked the ADC nomination forms in Abuja on 7 May 2026. On 24 May 2026 he was affirmed in Otukpo as the party's consensus (sole) candidate for Benue South.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 14 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.26 SN 29: "29 BENUE BENUE SOUTH OLOFU DAVID ADEJO ADC None 57 M FSLC WAEC B.AGRIC AGRIC ECONOMICS"
29 BENUE BENUE SOUTH OLOFU DAVID ADEJO ADC None 57 M FSLC WAEC B.AGRIC AGRIC ECONOMICS
- Premium Times (via web.archive.org/web/20160131025956)
2015-11-11: "When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu."
When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu.
- Daily Post
2022-05-24: "Even as he admitted that he was at the venue of the exercise, Olofu denied influencing any delegate or officials during the exercise."
Even as he admitted that he was at the venue of the exercise, Olofu denied influencing any delegate or officials during the exercise.
- Blueprint
2024-06-29: "“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative."
“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative.
- ThisDay
2024-06-27: "Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has allegedly ordered the removal of David Olofu from the list of prominent Idoma achievers slated for honours Saturday, June 29, 2024."
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has allegedly ordered the removal of David Olofu from the list of prominent Idoma achievers slated for honours Saturday, June 29, 2024.
- Daily Trust
2019-07-22: "Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture."
Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture.
- Idoma Voice
2022-01-04: "Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;"
Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;
- The Sun
2025-10-06: "Our correspondent reports that the declaration was met with jubilation and royal blessings from the traditional councils of Apa and Agatu LGAs where Dr Olofu received the honorific chieftaincy title of “Ojimeli K’APA” from the Odejo K’Apa, Chief John Antenyi."
Our correspondent reports that the declaration was met with jubilation and royal blessings from the traditional councils of Apa and Agatu LGAs where Dr Olofu received the honorific chieftaincy title of “Ojimeli K’APA” from the Odejo K’Apa, Chief John Antenyi.
- National Record
2026-06: "According to him, the records revealed an unaccounted balance of approximately N139.8 billion, which the commission recommended should be recovered from persons found responsible."
According to him, the records revealed an unaccounted balance of approximately N139.8 billion, which the commission recommended should be recovered from persons found responsible.
- Daily Post
2015-06-24: "12. Mr David Olofu, Apa"
12. Mr David Olofu, Apa
- Daily Post
2024-06-28: "The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South."
The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South.
- Punch
2019-11-20: "The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke."
The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke.
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)."
David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "Dr Olofu emerged as the consensus candidate of the party during primaries conducted across the nine local government areas of the district and was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday."
Dr Olofu emerged as the consensus candidate of the party during primaries conducted across the nine local government areas of the district and was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday.
School years & education
Dates not recorded
University of Agriculture, Makurdi
B.Agric (Agricultural Economics) · Agricultural Economics · Makurdi, Benue State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.26 SN 29: "29 BENUE BENUE SOUTH OLOFU DAVID ADEJO ADC None 57 M FSLC WAEC B.AGRIC AGRIC ECONOMICS"
29 BENUE BENUE SOUTH OLOFU DAVID ADEJO ADC None 57 M FSLC WAEC B.AGRIC AGRIC ECONOMICS
- Blueprint
2024-06-29: "He recounted how he resorted to serving as a waiter in restaurants during his days at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, just to meet up with his education funding; adding that, he fought the temptations to quit schooling and saw himself to the graduation."
He recounted how he resorted to serving as a waiter in restaurants during his days at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, just to meet up with his education funding; adding that, he fought the temptations to quit schooling and saw himself to the graduation.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
A working life
2015–2023
Commissioner for Finance
Benue State Government
Benue State Commissioner for Finance under Governor Samuel Ortom, 2015-2023. Nominated from Apa LGA on Ortom's first list of 13 commissioner nominees (reported 24 Jun 2015); Ortom inaugurated his first 15 commissioners on Tuesday 21 Jul 2015 (the report does not list names); he was Commissioner for Finance by 11 Nov 2015. The executive council was dissolved on 27 May 2019; he was re-nominated (list announced in the Assembly on Tuesday 16 Jul 2019), confirmed on Thursday 18 Jul 2019 and sworn in as Commissioner for Finance on Monday 22 Jul 2019; retained in the partial dissolution of Tuesday 4 Jan 2022; served to the end of the administration in May 2023. The portfolio is also styled Finance and Economic Development (2020), Finance and Economic Planning (2022) and Finance and Budget.
Read the evidence · 13 sources
- Daily Post
2019-07-19: "The nominees are Mr Michael Gusa, Mr David Olofu, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Mr Bernard Unenge, Mr Dennis Ogbu, Mr Merga Kachina, Mrs Ladi Isegbe, Mrs Ngunan Adingi."
The nominees are Mr Michael Gusa, Mr David Olofu, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Mr Bernard Unenge, Mr Dennis Ogbu, Mr Merga Kachina, Mrs Ladi Isegbe, Mrs Ngunan Adingi.
- Daily Post
2015-06-24: "12. Mr David Olofu, Apa"
12. Mr David Olofu, Apa
- Idoma Voice
2022-01-04: "Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;"
Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;
- Idoma Voice
2020-04-04: "Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu have all tested negative for Coronavirus."
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu have all tested negative for Coronavirus.
- Daily Post
2015-07-22: "Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday inaugurated 15 new commissioners and 17 special advisers as members of the state Executive Council (EXCO)."
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday inaugurated 15 new commissioners and 17 special advisers as members of the state Executive Council (EXCO).
- Daily Post
2019-05-28: "The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom yesterday dissolved the Benue State Executive Council."
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom yesterday dissolved the Benue State Executive Council.
- Daily Post
2019-07-16: "Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Titus Uba, made this known on Tuesday when he announced the receipt of a list of the 15 commissioner nominees forwarded to the legislature by Governor Ortom."
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Titus Uba, made this known on Tuesday when he announced the receipt of a list of the 15 commissioner nominees forwarded to the legislature by Governor Ortom.
- Daily Post
2017-08-11: "Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Samuel Ortom administration was not considering laying off workers in the state service."
Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Samuel Ortom administration was not considering laying off workers in the state service.
- Daily Trust
2019-07-22: "Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture."
Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture.
- Premium Times (via web.archive.org/web/20160131025956)
2015-11-11: "When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu."
When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu.
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)."
David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
- Daily Post
2024-06-28: "The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South."
The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South.
- Punch
2019-11-20: "The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke."
The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke.
- Daily Post
2019–2023
Chairman
Forum of State Commissioners for Finance (FAAC)
Elected chairman of the forum of state finance commissioners at the Federation Account Allocation Committee on Tuesday night, 19 November 2019, in Abuja (Punch, 20 Nov 2019); still chairman in May-June 2022; Leadership (June 2024) says he served two tenures; Daily Post dates the chairmanship 2019-2023. Second-term election date not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Leadership
2024-06: "Olofu, the immediate past commissioner of Finance in Benue State government, was also the chairman of Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, where he served his two tenures, providing quality leadership to the forum and proferring usable economic guidance to the subnational and Federal Government of Nigeria."
Olofu, the immediate past commissioner of Finance in Benue State government, was also the chairman of Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, where he served his two tenures, providing quality leadership to the forum and proferring usable economic guidance to the subnational and Federal Government of Nigeria.
- Daily Post
2022-06-08: "Olofu, who is the Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, while pledging his unflinching support towards electoral success of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, also called on those aspirants who lost out to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and continue to support the party to achieve victory, come 2023."
Olofu, who is the Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, while pledging his unflinching support towards electoral success of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, also called on those aspirants who lost out to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and continue to support the party to achieve victory, come 2023.
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "Olofu, a former chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria (2019–2023), made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman, Apa Local Government Area."
Olofu, a former chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria (2019–2023), made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman, Apa Local Government Area.
- Punch
2019-11-20: "The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke."
The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke.
- Leadership
2023–2024
Senior Technical Adviser
Nigeria Governors' Forum
Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors' Forum, 2023-2024 (Daily Post, 3 Jul 2025); still described as NGF Technical Adviser on 28 Jun 2024.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "DAILY POST reports that Olofu, who is currently the leader of the new coalition in Apa Local Government, was a Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2023–2024)."
DAILY POST reports that Olofu, who is currently the leader of the new coalition in Apa Local Government, was a Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2023–2024).
- Daily Post
2024-06-28: "The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South."
The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South.
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
President
Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative
President of the Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative(s) (The Sun, 6 Oct 2025). On Friday 28 June 2024 he launched a N50 million Education Support Fund for Idoma tertiary students under its umbrella, from money friends had contributed for his cancelled chieftaincy reception. Founding date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Sun
2025-10-06: "The President of the Apa Legacy And Sustainability Initiatives, and former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State, Dr David Olofu, has officially declared his intention to run for the Benue South Senatorial District seat come 2027."
The President of the Apa Legacy And Sustainability Initiatives, and former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State, Dr David Olofu, has officially declared his intention to run for the Benue South Senatorial District seat come 2027.
- Blueprint
2024-06-29: "“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative."
“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative.
- The Sun
The path into public service
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative
President · Non-profit
President of the Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiative(s) (The Sun, 6 Oct 2025). On Friday 28 June 2024 he launched a N50 million Education Support Fund for Idoma tertiary students under its umbrella, from money friends had contributed for his cancelled chieftaincy reception. Founding date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Sun
2025-10-06: "The President of the Apa Legacy And Sustainability Initiatives, and former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State, Dr David Olofu, has officially declared his intention to run for the Benue South Senatorial District seat come 2027."
The President of the Apa Legacy And Sustainability Initiatives, and former Commissioner of Finance in Benue State, Dr David Olofu, has officially declared his intention to run for the Benue South Senatorial District seat come 2027.
- Blueprint
2024-06-29: "“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative."
“So today, by the grace of God, we are using what has been contributed by my colleagues, friends and associates, to set up an Education Support Fund, under the umbrella of Apa Legacy Sustainability Initiative.
- The Sun
2023–2024
Nigeria Governors' Forum
Senior Technical Adviser · consultant · Government
Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors' Forum, 2023-2024 (Daily Post, 3 Jul 2025); still described as NGF Technical Adviser on 28 Jun 2024.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "DAILY POST reports that Olofu, who is currently the leader of the new coalition in Apa Local Government, was a Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2023–2024)."
DAILY POST reports that Olofu, who is currently the leader of the new coalition in Apa Local Government, was a Senior Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2023–2024).
- Daily Post
2024-06-28: "The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South."
The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South.
- Daily Post
2019–2023
Forum of State Commissioners for Finance (FAAC)
Chairman · Government
Elected chairman of the forum of state finance commissioners at the Federation Account Allocation Committee on Tuesday night, 19 November 2019, in Abuja (Punch, 20 Nov 2019); still chairman in May-June 2022; Leadership (June 2024) says he served two tenures; Daily Post dates the chairmanship 2019-2023. Second-term election date not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Leadership
2024-06: "Olofu, the immediate past commissioner of Finance in Benue State government, was also the chairman of Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, where he served his two tenures, providing quality leadership to the forum and proferring usable economic guidance to the subnational and Federal Government of Nigeria."
Olofu, the immediate past commissioner of Finance in Benue State government, was also the chairman of Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, where he served his two tenures, providing quality leadership to the forum and proferring usable economic guidance to the subnational and Federal Government of Nigeria.
- Daily Post
2022-06-08: "Olofu, who is the Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, while pledging his unflinching support towards electoral success of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, also called on those aspirants who lost out to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and continue to support the party to achieve victory, come 2023."
Olofu, who is the Chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria, while pledging his unflinching support towards electoral success of the PDP in the 2023 general elections, also called on those aspirants who lost out to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and continue to support the party to achieve victory, come 2023.
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "Olofu, a former chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria (2019–2023), made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman, Apa Local Government Area."
Olofu, a former chairman of the Forum of State Commissioners for Finance of Nigeria (2019–2023), made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman, Apa Local Government Area.
- Punch
2019-11-20: "The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke."
The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke.
- Leadership
2015–2023
Benue State Government
Commissioner for Finance · Government
Benue State Commissioner for Finance under Governor Samuel Ortom, 2015-2023. Nominated from Apa LGA on Ortom's first list of 13 commissioner nominees (reported 24 Jun 2015); Ortom inaugurated his first 15 commissioners on Tuesday 21 Jul 2015 (the report does not list names); he was Commissioner for Finance by 11 Nov 2015. The executive council was dissolved on 27 May 2019; he was re-nominated (list announced in the Assembly on Tuesday 16 Jul 2019), confirmed on Thursday 18 Jul 2019 and sworn in as Commissioner for Finance on Monday 22 Jul 2019; retained in the partial dissolution of Tuesday 4 Jan 2022; served to the end of the administration in May 2023. The portfolio is also styled Finance and Economic Development (2020), Finance and Economic Planning (2022) and Finance and Budget.
Read the evidence · 13 sources
- Daily Post
2019-07-19: "The nominees are Mr Michael Gusa, Mr David Olofu, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Mr Bernard Unenge, Mr Dennis Ogbu, Mr Merga Kachina, Mrs Ladi Isegbe, Mrs Ngunan Adingi."
The nominees are Mr Michael Gusa, Mr David Olofu, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, Mr Bernard Unenge, Mr Dennis Ogbu, Mr Merga Kachina, Mrs Ladi Isegbe, Mrs Ngunan Adingi.
- Daily Post
2015-06-24: "12. Mr David Olofu, Apa"
12. Mr David Olofu, Apa
- Idoma Voice
2022-01-04: "Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;"
Commissioners who were retained are Hon David Olofu, Finance; Barrister Michael Gusa, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice;
- Idoma Voice
2020-04-04: "Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu have all tested negative for Coronavirus."
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, David Olofu have all tested negative for Coronavirus.
- Daily Post
2015-07-22: "Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday inaugurated 15 new commissioners and 17 special advisers as members of the state Executive Council (EXCO)."
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Tuesday inaugurated 15 new commissioners and 17 special advisers as members of the state Executive Council (EXCO).
- Daily Post
2019-05-28: "The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom yesterday dissolved the Benue State Executive Council."
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom yesterday dissolved the Benue State Executive Council.
- Daily Post
2019-07-16: "Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Titus Uba, made this known on Tuesday when he announced the receipt of a list of the 15 commissioner nominees forwarded to the legislature by Governor Ortom."
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Titus Uba, made this known on Tuesday when he announced the receipt of a list of the 15 commissioner nominees forwarded to the legislature by Governor Ortom.
- Daily Post
2017-08-11: "Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Samuel Ortom administration was not considering laying off workers in the state service."
Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Samuel Ortom administration was not considering laying off workers in the state service.
- Daily Trust
2019-07-22: "Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture."
Meanwhile, the commissioners were assigned with various portfolios such as; Michael Gusa Esq -Justice, David Olofu – Finance, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar -Education, Unenge Bernard -Land and Survey, Dennis Ekpe Ogbu -Housing, Merga Kachina Esq -Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Ladi Ajene -Youths and Sports and Mrs. Ngunan Adingi -Information and Culture.
- Premium Times (via web.archive.org/web/20160131025956)
2015-11-11: "When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu."
When asked the cost of the vehicles, the governor’s spokesman said such details could only be provided by the Commissioner for Finance, David Olofu.
- Daily Post
2025-07-03: "David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)."
David Olofu, former Benue State Commissioner for Finance and Budget (2015–2023) under former Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
- Daily Post
2024-06-28: "The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South."
The Technical Adviser to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and former Benue Commissioner of Finance and Economic Planning, Chief David Olofu, has said he has forgotten and forgiven those responsible for his delisting from the honours roll in Benue South.
- Punch
2019-11-20: "The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke."
The Commissioner of Finance representing Benue State at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, David Olofu has been elected as the new chairman of the forum. He emerged chairman on Tuesday night in Abuja during the forum’s election which was conducted by the electoral committee headed by its Chairman, Prof Uche Uwaleke.
- Daily Post
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
African Democratic Congress · Won · Benue · Benue South
Record notes
constituency: Benue South Senatorial District · also listed as: Olofu David Adejo · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 29, p.26; INEC name: OLOFU DAVID ADEJO; age 57; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC WAEC B.AGRIC AGRIC ECONOMICS · Primary: ADC consensus candidate for Benue South after primaries across the district's nine LGAs; affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday 24 May 2026 as sole candidate (returning officer Barr. Ogah Ekwu); no votes published. He picked the nomination forms at the ADC national secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday 7 May 2026 (Daily Post 8 and 24 May 2026).
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- inecnigeria.org
David Olofu — senatorial 2027
- Daily Post
2026-05-08: "The frontline senatorial aspirant gave the charge as he officially picked his nomination and expression of interest forms at the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday."
The frontline senatorial aspirant gave the charge as he officially picked his nomination and expression of interest forms at the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday.
- Daily Post
2026-05-24: "Dr Olofu emerged as the consensus candidate of the party during primaries conducted across the nine local government areas of the district and was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday."
Dr Olofu emerged as the consensus candidate of the party during primaries conducted across the nine local government areas of the district and was formally affirmed in Otukpo on Sunday.
- inecnigeria.org
Recognition
Ojimeli K'Apa (chieftaincy title)
2025 · Odejo K'Apa, Chief John Antenyi (Apa traditional council)
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- The Sun
2025-10-06: "Our correspondent reports that the declaration was met with jubilation and royal blessings from the traditional councils of Apa and Agatu LGAs where Dr Olofu received the honorific chieftaincy title of “Ojimeli K’APA” from the Odejo K’Apa, Chief John Antenyi."
Our correspondent reports that the declaration was met with jubilation and royal blessings from the traditional councils of Apa and Agatu LGAs where Dr Olofu received the honorific chieftaincy title of “Ojimeli K’APA” from the Odejo K’Apa, Chief John Antenyi.
- The Sun
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