Ortom wins in Benue, Tarzoor concedes defeat
Former minister of state for Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr. Samuel Ortom has emerged winner of the Benue State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) having scored a total of 422, 932 votes in 23 local government areas of the state. Returning officer, Prof. Heward Mafuyai, who declared the results […]
Returning officer, Prof. Heward Mafuyai, who declared the results of the election in the early hours of today said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Terhemen Tarzoor polled 317, 478 votes to come a distant second.
The results as announced by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) showed that the APC had a total of 105, 454 votes ahead of the PDP.
Meanwhile, a press release late last night by the media aide of the PDP governorship campaign organisation showed that its candidate, Prince Terhemen Tarzoor has already congratulated the Governor- elect, Ortom over his victory at the polls.
The statement signed by Dr. Cletus Akwaya says : “in a telephone call by 9:40pm, Rt. Hon. Tarzoor said he aspired for the position so as to have the opportunity to make his contributions to the development of the state but the election of Chief Ortom was a clear indication that Benue people have spoken. He wished the Governor- elect a successful tenure of office and God’s blessings.”