Election news in benue
Benue State is a key player in Nigerian politics, and election news in the state is often significant. Here are some recent election news updates 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.
- The Labour Party (LP) has nominated Terhemen Tarhembor, a businessman, as its candidate.
2023 Senatorial Election
- The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 senatorial election in Benue North Senatorial District. The election is scheduled to hold on March 18, 2023.
- The APC has nominated Abba Moro, a former Minister of Interior, as its candidate.
- The PDP has nominated Orker Jev, a former member of the House of Representatives, as its candidate.
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 10 candidates for the election, including the incumbent member representing Gboko/Guma Federal Constituency, John Dyegh.
- The PDP has nominated 10 candidates for the election, including the incumbent member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency, Bem Mungwak.
Security Concerns
- There are concerns about security in Benue State ahead of the elections. The state has been plagued by banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of violence in recent years.
- The INEC has assured that it is working with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and secure election.
Other News
- The Benue State Government has announced that it will provide a helicopter to INEC to facilitate the transportation of electoral materials and personnel during the election.
- The state government has also announced that it will provide a special fund to support the election.
These are some of the recent election news updates from Benue State. The situation is likely to evolve as the election approaches, and I will do my best to keep you updated.