APC Reps candidates emerge during primaries in Delta

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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APC Reps candidates emerge during primaries in Delta

The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections took place in Delta State, resulting in the emergence of candidates. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu secured his ticket for a third term. In other states like Kebbi and Ogun, candidates were also selected, while protests occurred in Benue against the primaries due to violence in the Idoma community.

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