Former Governor Gabriel Suswam Wins APC Senatorial Primary in Benue

Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has made a political comeback by winning the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Benue North East Senatorial District. He won the election with a landslide victory, securing 131,083 votes.

The incumbent Senator Emmanuel Udende polled 1,374 votes, losing the election to Suswam. This outcome marks one of the biggest upsets in the APC primaries in Benue state, as Suswam reclaimed his dominance in Zone A - he didn't just win, he dominated the election.

In the Benue North West Senatorial District, Mr. Benjamin Aber, the husband of the Benue State Secretary to the Government, also emerged victorious in the APC primary election. He polled 93,412 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Dave Awunah, who scored 21,731 votes. The incumbent Senator Titus Zam finished a distant third with 2,763 votes.

Meanwhile, former member of the House of Representatives, Francis Agbo, won the APC senatorial primary for Benue South Senatorial District. He secured 58,760 votes, defeating Joseph Ojobo who garnered 6,782 votes. Comrade Daniel Onjeh, who had earlier withdrawn from the contest, polled 4,570 votes - he didn't win, but he still got a significant number of votes.

The Chairman of the APC National Assembly Election Committee for Benue State, Alhaji Sabiu Mahuta, confirmed the results after receiving them from electoral officers. He urged party members to maintain peace and unity following the exercise, stating that there's an Appeal Committee in place to handle any grievances - it's there to help resolve issues.

“The election was a family affair and should be rancour free. It should make us stronger as a party as no one won and no one lost, we're all one,” Mahuta said.

The State Chairman of the party, Benjamin Omale, thanked the committee members for conducting a peaceful primary election in the state. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Hyacinth Alia, and the National Chairman of the APC for the smooth conduct of the exercise - they helped make it happen.

Omale lauded all the aspirants and those who emerged victorious, saying there wasn't a victor or vanquished in the exercise. He noted that it was all about one united family affair - they're all in this together.

The outcome of the primaries has significant implications for the APC in Benue State. It indicates a shift in power dynamics within the party, with new leaders emerging to take the reins - they'll be leading the party forward. The party's strength is evident in the outcome, and it's clear that they can conduct free and fair elections - they've proven it.

The APC primary elections in Benue State were marked by a high level of competition, with several notable figures vying for positions. The elections were seen as a test of the party's strength and its ability to conduct free and fair elections - they passed the test.

As the APC looks to the general elections, the outcome of the primaries will play a crucial role in determining the party's chances of winning seats in the National Assembly. The party will need to unite behind its candidates and work towards a common goal of winning the elections - they can't do it alone. They'll need to work together to achieve their goal - it's the only way they'll succeed.

The APC primary elections in Benue State have set the stage for the general elections, with the party looking to make significant gains. The outcome of the primaries has provided a clear indication of the party's strength and its ability to conduct free and fair elections. As the party looks to the future, it will need to build on the momentum generated by the primaries and work towards a common goal of winning the elections - it won't be easy, but they're up for the challenge. They won't give up - they'll keep fighting for what they want. They're determined to succeed, and they won't let anything get in their way - they're focused on their goal.