APC Maintains Lead in Benue State Gubernatorial Election: INEC

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressive Congress (APC) is leading in the Benue State gubernatorial election. The commission has announced the results of 11 local government areas (LGAs) indicating that the APC candidate, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, is ahead of his closest rival, Titus Uba, the anointed candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), by a significant margin.

As per the official announcement, Fr. Alia currently has a total of 194,555 votes, while his PDP opponent, Titus Uba, has 99,860 votes. Despite facing provocation from political thugs on election day, a large number of residents exercised their right to vote. The peaceful conduct of the voters is a clear indication of the desire for a transparent and fair election process.

The final declaration of the election results is pending as the outcome of the remaining LGAs is still awaited. The INEC is committed to delivering a credible electoral process that reflects the will of the people of Benue State.

The gubernatorial election in Benue State is critical for both APC and PDP, as it will determine the party that will control the affairs of the state for the next four years. The election has witnessed a high turnout of voters, with the electorate expressing their enthusiasm for a transparent and fair process.

The INEC has assured all stakeholders of a transparent and credible electoral process, and the commission will continue to collate and announce results from the remaining LGAs. The announcement of the final results is eagerly awaited, and the people of Benue State are hopeful that the winner will govern with fairness and transparency, ensuring that the state’s development is paramount.

In conclusion, the INEC has made significant progress in collating the election results for the Benue State gubernatorial election. The APC candidate, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, is maintaining his lead over the PDP candidate, Titus Uba, with a significant margin.

The peaceful conduct of the election is a clear indication of the desire for a credible electoral process. The announcement of the final results will determine the future of the state and the party that will control its affairs for the next four years.