INEC Reports 592 Candidates for Benue Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that 592 candidates are contesting for 52 elective positions in Benue State in preparation for the 2027 general election. This information was disclosed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Benue State, Aminu Idris, during an INEC/Stakeholders meeting at the Commission’s headquarters in Makurdi.

The breakdown reveals that 12 candidates are competing for the governorship seat, while 40 candidates are seeking three senatorial positions across Benue North-East, Benue North-West, and Benue South districts. Specifically, Benue North-East has 12 senatorial candidates, Benue North-West has 13, and Benue South has 15.

Additionally, 118 candidates are contesting for the House of Representatives across 11 federal constituencies, with the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency having the highest number at 15 candidates. Furthermore, 422 candidates are vying for 37 constituencies in the State House of Assembly, following a court ruling that restored five suppressed constituencies.

INEC reported a total of 3,057,225 registered voters across 276 registration areas in the state.