Benue Group urges APC to uphold Primary results ahead of candidates’ list release

By Dayo Johnson
The advocacy group, Benue for Good Governance, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to uphold the outcome of its governorship and State House of Assembly primaries in Benue State ahead of the release of the party’s official list of candidates.
In a statement signed by its Secretary, Dr. Philemon Unongo, the group urged the APC to ensure transparency and respect for internal democracy in the candidate selection process.
The group noted that Governor Hyacinth Alia emerged winner of the APC governorship primary held in May 2026, polling 367,786 votes against Terwase Orbunde’s 3,247 votes.
It expressed concern over reports suggesting that...