Benue news today on politics
Here are some recent news updates on politics from Benue State, Nigeria:
Benue APC Crisis Deepens as Factional Chairman Emerges
A factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Abba Yaro, has emerged, deepening the crisis in the party. Yaro, who was announced as the chairman by a faction of the party, claimed that he was elected by a majority of the party's stakeholders. However, the party's national leadership has not recognized him as the legitimate chairman. (Source: Vanguard)
Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, Accuses FG of Plotting to Impeach Him
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has accused the Federal Government of plotting to impeach him. Ortom made the allegation while addressing a rally of his supporters in Makurdi, the state capital. He claimed that the FG was using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass and intimidate him. (Source: Daily Trust)
Benue Assembly Passes Vote of No Confidence in Speaker
The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a vote of no confidence in the Speaker of the House, Mr. Terkimbir Ikyange. The decision was taken after a motion was moved by a member of the House, Mr. Benjamin Adanyi, who accused the Speaker of gross misconduct and abuse of office. (Source: Leadership)
Benue APC Chieftain, George Akume, Defects to PDP
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Senator George Akume, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akume, who was a former Governor of the state, made the announcement at a rally of PDP supporters in Makurdi. He claimed that he defected to the PDP because of the party's commitment to the development of the state. (Source: ThisDay)
Benue PDP Crisis: Waku, Agbo, Others Defect to APC
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Barnabas Gemade, and other chieftains of the party in Benue State, including Senator Agbo and Mr. Waku, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors claimed that they were leaving the PDP due to the party's internal crisis and lack of direction. (Source: Punch)
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