Tinubu wins APC primary election in Benue, polls 374,787 votes

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi

President Bola Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held on Saturday across Benue State.

The state collation and returning officer, the state governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, who announced the results after collating returns from the 23 local governments, declared that Tinubu polled a total of 374,787 votes, defeating his only opponent, Stanley Osifo, who polled 779 votes.

He stated that Benue has 390,507 registered voters, explaining that out of the 375,566 votes cast, President Bola Tinubu polled the highest votes of 374,787, making him the winner of the primaries in the state.

The governor said, “I, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, the state collation officer, certify that the information contained in this report is accurate and, by virtue of the votes cast, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged the winner of the presidential primary election in Benue State.”

Alia commended party members in the 23 LGAs of the state for their peaceful conduct and participation in the election and for returning the president with overwhelming votes.

The governor stated that the results are a testament to President Tinubu’s growing love and influence at the grassroots in Benue State, adding that their affirmation today would ensure his victory at the 2027 presidential election.

Alia said, “I thank members of the secretariat for their efforts, the state APC chairman who has not seen sleep in the last few weeks, and those who participated all over the state. The process was peaceful, calm and went on smoothly.”

He also appreciated the security agencies in the state for their support, which he said made the process flawless.