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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Lawmaker Esosa Iyawe denied resigning from the APC, blaming an overzealous aide for a viral letter. Governor Fubara has been cleared for the 2027 elections after passing the APC screening. Adewole Adebayo emerged as the SDP's presidential candidate for 2027. Labour Party leader Philip Agbese declared the party as the largest opposition party in Benue State.

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