APC Optimistic About Local Government Election Success in Benue

APC Optimistic About Local Government Election Success in Benue. APC State Caretaker Chairman, Benjamin Omale, informed newsmen in Makurdi that the electoral process is proceeding smoothly. He expressed confidence that his party would emerge victorious by the end of the exercise.

“The assessment has been good. The governor has implemented one of the greatest initiatives in Benue by facilitating one of the best local government elections in the state.

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“This is the seventh polling unit I have visited, and so far, everywhere is peaceful and calm, and the turnout is commendable.

“We are very hopeful of victory. We have all the structures and supporters on the ground to achieve our goal,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that despite a low turnout and some polling units starting late, the exercise was largely hitch-free.

NAN further reports a significant deployment of security personnel in polling units, streets, and major highways throughout the state capital. In Daudu, Guma Local Government, the exercise was also very peaceful.