Gov. Alia mourns former Benue Chief Judge Adam Onum

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia mourned former Chief Judge Adam Ochume Onum, who died on Thursday, November 5, 2026. In a statement issued Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, Alia praised Onum’s contributions to the legal profession and the administration of justice. Onum became the first person of Idoma origin to serve as Benue’s Chief Judge in December 2017, and also served on state commissions and national Election Petition Tribunals. Alia extended his condolences to Onum’s family, the Idoma community, the judiciary and the people of Benue.