APC clears 81 aspirants for House of Reps seats in Benue

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

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APC clears 81 aspirants for House of Reps seats in Benue

At least 81 aspirants from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have been approved to contest for election tickets. Aspirant Williams Obande exited the race, claiming that the APC primaries appeared predetermined. Additionally, former Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal stated that the 2027 general elections will not follow the same pattern as the 2023 polls.

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