Appeal Court orders APC to conduct fresh governorship primary in 11 Benue LGAs

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi, on Monday, ordered the All Progressive Congress (APC) to conduct a fresh governorship primary in 11 local government areas of Benue State.

The appellate court delivered the verdict in an appeal filed by one of the governorship aspirants in the state, Prof. Terhemba Shija.

Shija had in the appeal urged the court to set aside the victory of Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia in the May 27, 2022 governorship primary in the state over alleged irregularities in the exercise.