Benue politices news
Benue State is a state in Nigeria known for its rich cultural heritage and political activities. Here are some recent news and updates on politics in Benue State:
Recent News
- Governor Samuel Ortom's Re-election Bid: Governor Samuel Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election in Benue State.
- Benue APC Crisis: 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.
- Benue PDP Primaries: The Benue State chapter of the PDP has concluded its governorship primaries, with Governor Ortom emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 election.
- Benue Security Challenges: Benue State has been grappling with security challenges, including banditry, kidnapping, and herdsmen-farmers clashes. The state government has launched several initiatives to address these challenges.
- Benue Budget 2022: The Benue State government has presented a budget of N143.4 billion for 2022, with a focus on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare.
Upcoming Events
- Benue Gubernatorial Election: The 2023 gubernatorial election in Benue State is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.
- Benue APC Congress: The APC in Benue State is expected to hold its congress to elect new leaders, including the state chairman, in the coming weeks.
Notable Politicians
- Governor Samuel Ortom: The incumbent governor of Benue State and candidate of the PDP for the 2023 election.
- Abba Yaro: The suspended chairman of the APC in Benue State.
- Terhemba Wakama: A former governor of Benue State and chieftain of the APC.
- Orker Jev: A former senator and chieftain of the PDP in Benue State.
Recent Quotes
- Governor Ortom: "I am committed to continuing the good work I have started in Benue State and I am confident that the people will re-elect me in 2023."
- Abba Yaro: "I am not aware of any suspension and I will continue to lead the APC in Benue State until the matter is resolved."
- Terhemba Wakama: "The APC in Benue State is in crisis and we need to resolve our differences to move forward."
Please note that the news and updates provided are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.