Benue latest election news
Benue State is a state in Nigeria, and as such, it has its own electoral processes and news. Here are some of the latest election news from Benue State:
2023 Governorship Election
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for the 2023 governorship election in Benue State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Samuel Ortom, the incumbent governor, as its candidate for the election.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated Titus Uba, a former member of the House of Representatives, as its candidate for the election.
- The Labour Party (LP) has nominated Terhemen Tarhembor, a businessman, as its candidate for the election.
2023 Senatorial Election
- The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 senatorial election in Benue State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.
- The APC has nominated Abba Moro, a former Minister of Interior, as its candidate for the Benue North Senatorial District.
- The PDP has nominated Gabriel Suswam, a former Governor of Benue State, as its candidate for the Benue North Senatorial District.
- The LP has nominated Emmanuel Udende, a businessman, as its candidate for the Benue North Senatorial District.
2023 House of Representatives Election
- The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 House of Representatives election in Benue State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.
- The APC has nominated Terhemen Anongo, a businessman, as its candidate for the Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency.
- The PDP has nominated John Tarkighir, a former member of the House of Representatives, as its candidate for the Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency.
- The LP has nominated Emmanuel Ugah, a businessman, as its candidate for the Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency.
Election Violence
- There have been reports of election violence in some parts of Benue State, particularly in the Guma Local Government Area. The police have arrested several individuals in connection with the violence.
- The Benue State Government has condemned the violence and called on the people to maintain peace during the election.
Election Observers
- The European Union (EU) has deployed election observers to Benue State to monitor the 2023 governorship election.
- The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has also deployed election observers to Benue State to monitor the election.
These are some of the latest election news from Benue State. Please note that the information may be subject to change and may not be up to date.