Benue APC Elects 23 Chairmen, 276 Councillorship Candidates For October 5 LG Polls

The Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday elected chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the October 5th Local Government elections.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>

The caretaker organising Secretary/Spokesman of the party’s Caretaker Committee in the state, Mr James Ornguga, told newsmen in Makurdi that the primaries were hitch free.

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Mr Orgunga said the APC successfully elected 23 chairmanship candidates and 276 councillorship candidates for the elections.

He said all local governments in the state have concluded their primaries and submitted the results to the caretaker committee.

Mr Ornguga commended its members for their peaceful conduct during the primary election as well as the aspirants for conducting themselves well during the screening exercise that lasted for two days.

“APC is pleased that no form of violence has been reported anywhere during the process as those who have concerns with the screening exercise reports have since approached the Barr. Moses Atagher-led Screening Appeal Committee which has attended to all cases.

“Meanwhile, the Primary Election Appeal Committee yesterday began its sitting to treat all petitions arising from the conduct of the primary elections.

“The party seeks more cooperation and understanding from its members to achieve the overall success of the electoral process.”

According to him, the results returned indicated that Mr. Timothy Adi won the chairmanship ticket of the party in Gwer East while Mr Guda Terkura won in Vandiekya LGA.

In Makurdi, Mr Joseph Keffi picked the ticket, Mr Jonathan Modi in Ukum, Mr Kumasuun Tyowase in Ushongo, Mr Vitalis Neji in Kwande, Mr Raphael Yenge in Tarka, and Mr Justine Shaku won in Katsina-Ala LGA.

Also, Mr Matthew Ada won Okpokwu, Mr Ochega Adam in Apa, Mr Melvin Ejeh in Agatu, Mr James Adole in Ohimini, Mr Terfa Chikyaa in Konshisha, Mr Maurice Orwough in Guma, Mr Raymond Zege in Buruku and Mr Clement Kav in Logo LGA.

Also, Engr. Sunday Oche won Ado, Barr Torseer Yina in Gboko, Mr Maxwell Ogiri in Otukpo, Mr Daniel Odeh in Obi, Mr Sunday Ajunwa in Ogbadibo, Mr Victor Ormin in Gwer West while Oju is Jackson Ominyi.READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>