David Mark’s daughter, Akume’s wife win APC Reps tickets in Benue

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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David Mark’s daughter, Akume’s wife win APC Reps tickets in Benue

Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark, has secured a ticket for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives elections in Benue State. Additionally, Agom Anthony emerged as the APC candidate for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. Other political news includes tensions within the APC in Oyo and calls for fresh elections in Ekiti.

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