Gombe APC primaries peaceful, orderly — Governor Inuwa Yahaya

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

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Gombe APC primaries peaceful, orderly — Governor Inuwa Yahaya

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries were conducted peacefully and orderly. In other news, youths in Benue protested against the APC primaries, demanding an end to killings in their community. Additionally, Yusuf Buhari declared victory in the APC primaries for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat.

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