Benue latest political news

Here are some of the latest political news from Benue State:

1. Governor Samuel Ortom's Re-election Bid: Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election. He made the announcement at a rally in Makurdi, the state capital, where he was received by thousands of supporters.

2. APC Crisis in Benue: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of the state chairman, Abba Yaro, by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members loyal to Yaro while others are backing the NWC's decision.

3. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has concluded its governorship primaries, with former Senator, Gabriel Suswam, emerging as the party's candidate. Suswam, who represented Benue North East Senatorial District between 2007 and 2015, polled 544 votes to defeat his closest rival, Terwase Orbunde, who got 246 votes.

4. Benue Assembly Crisis: The Benue State House of Assembly is facing a crisis following the suspension of 22 lawmakers by the Speaker, Titus Uba. The lawmakers were suspended for allegedly attempting to impeach the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, James Okefe.

5. Security Challenges: Benue State is still grappling with security challenges, particularly herdsmen attacks on farming communities. The state government has called on the federal government to take decisive action to address the crisis, which has led to the displacement of thousands of people and the loss of lives.

6. Benue APC Primaries: The APC in Benue State has concluded its governorship primaries, with Emmanuel Jime, a former Commissioner for Education, emerging as the party's candidate. Jime polled 326 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hyacinth Alia, who got 231 votes.

7. Benue PDP Crisis: The PDP in Benue State is facing a crisis following the emergence of two governorship candidates, Gabriel Suswam and Terwase Orbunde. The crisis has led to a factionalization of the party, with some members backing Suswam while others are supporting Orbunde.

These are some of the latest political news from Benue State. Please note that the situation is subject to change and this information may not be up to date.