Alia Wins APC Governorship Primary, Pledges More Development for Benue
Benue governor secures overwhelming victory in APC primary and promises to sustain policies focused on growth and improved welfare.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has emerged as the APC governorship candidate in Benue after recording a decisive victory in the party’s primary election, promising to deepen development efforts and improve the welfare of residents.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election conducted across Benue State ahead of the next governorship election.
Alia secured a total of 367,786 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Mr. Terwase Ornunde, who polled 3,247 votes, while Mr. Jeffery Kuranun recorded 2,923 votes.
The outcome of the primary was officially announced on Friday at the APC State Secretariat in Makurdi by the Returning Officer, Prof. Mohammed Isah.
Prof. Isah explained that results had earlier been declared across the state’s 23 local government areas before final collation and confirmation at the state level.
According to him, the announcement represented the summary of all valid votes recorded during the exercise.
Declaring the result, the returning officer stated that Governor Alia satisfied the party’s constitutional and electoral requirements and was therefore returned as the APC governorship candidate.
Reacting to his victory, Governor Alia expressed appreciation to party members and supporters, describing the outcome as a renewed vote of confidence in his leadership and administration.
“I am an uncommon ideologist. I am for the masses, and I will remain with the masses,” the governor said.
He also commended fellow aspirants for participating in what he described as a peaceful and democratic process and urged party members to remain united.
Alia called on those who contested the primary to work with his administration in advancing development across the state.
“I appeal to everyone who participated in this process to join hands with us to ensure the continued growth and development of Benue State,” he added.
The governor further highlighted achievements recorded by his administration over the last three years and assured residents that his government would continue implementing programmes aimed at improving living standards and accelerating development across the state.
