Benue LG Election Set For Sept. 3, 2016

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The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), has fixed September 3, 2016 for the conduct of local government election which was last held in November 2012.

Chairman of the Commission, Mr John Tswua, announced the date at a stakeholders’ meeting with representatives of political parties and traditional rulers.

The commission says it is depending on those present for a peaceful conduct of the election in their domain.

The BSIEC Chairman believes that the successful conduct of election is a function of all the stakeholders’ efforts.

The main opposition party, People Democratic Party (PDP) is convinced the commission will be fair to all in the build up to the election.