Fresh crisis looms in Benue APC as Gov Alia rejects Akume’s automatic ticket proposal

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Fresh crisis looms in Benue APC as Gov Alia rejects Akume’s automatic ticket proposal

A renewed crisis appears to be brewing within the APC in Benue State as Governor Hyacinth Alia rejects George Akume's automatic ticket proposal. Meanwhile, Desmond Elliot has picked up his nomination form for re-election in Surulere for 2027. In Gombe State, Inuwa insists on Gwamna for the governorship seat while blocking Goje from the Senate.

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