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Confusion has arisen in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gwer-East/Gwer-West Federal Constituency after Arc. Achado Asema was declared the winner of the party’s direct primary for the 2027 House of Representatives election.
According to a breaking news post by popular Facebook user Òr Turan, Arc. Achado Asema defeated Engr. Terhemba Nongo, who had been announced as the winner of the primary held the previous day.
The development has sparked questions within the party and among observers about which of the two aspirants will ultimately fly the APC flag in the general election. A copy of the primary result collation form was shared alongside the announcement, showing vote tallies from various wards in the constituency.
This latest twist adds to the series of controversies surrounding the ongoing APC primaries in Benue State. As the party continues its nomination process ahead of the 2027 polls, stakeholders are expected to seek clarification from the state and national leadership to resolve the conflicting declarations.
Further details on the official position of the APC leadership are still awaited.
