Latest political news in benue state
Here are some of the latest political news in Benue State:
- 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. (Source: Vanguard)
- Benue APC Crisis Deepens: 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. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Senator Orker Jev's Defection: Senator Orker Jev, representing Benue North-West Senatorial District, has defected from the APC to the PDP. (Source: The Nation)
- Benue PDP Primaries: The PDP in Benue State has concluded its governorship primaries, with Governor Ortom emerging as the party's candidate. (Source: Premium Times)
- Benue APC Primaries: The APC in Benue State has also concluded its governorship primaries, with Emmanuel Jime emerging as the party's candidate. (Source: Leadership)
- Benue State Assembly Crisis: The Benue State House of Assembly is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of 22 lawmakers by the Speaker, Titus Uba. (Source: The Punch)
- Benue Governorship Election Tribunal: The Benue State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by the APC candidate, Emmanuel Jime, challenging the victory of Governor Ortom in the 2019 governorship election. (Source: ThisDay)
- Benue Senatorial Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Senator Orker Jev of the PDP as the winner of the Benue North-West Senatorial District election. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these are just some of the latest political news in Benue State and may not be exhaustive.