Atiku Widens Victory Margin in Benue, Wins 12 of 19 LGAs Declared
The Presidential candidate of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has widened his margin
of winning in Benue by clinching 12 of 19 Local Government Areas already
declared by INEC.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
that the election results were declared by various Collation Officers
for the local government councils in Makurdi on Monday.
The results showed Atiku leading in
Ukum, Opokwu, Guma, Ogbadibo, Gwer West, Buruku, Logo, Agatu, Apa, Ado,
Obi and Gwer East LGAs.
Atiku’s closest rival, President
Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is trailing
behind with 8 local councils.
The LGAs won by Buhari are Oju, Makurdi, Tarka, Ohimini, Otukpo, Ushongo and Konshisha.
The local government areas yet to be declared are Vandeikya, Kwande, Gboko and Katsina-Ala.
Benue North West Senatorial seat, being
contested by incumbent Sen George Akume and Rep Orker Jev, was yet to be
announced, leading to tension by supporters who besieged the INEC
office for explanations.(NAN)

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