A former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly and representative of Gboko West Constituency, Hyacinth Dajoh, has withdrawn from the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Benue State House of Assembly.
Dajoh announced his withdrawal in a statement issued through his media office, citing alleged irregularities and lack of transparency in the conduct of the APC primaries across parts of the state.
According to the former Speaker, reports emerging from several primary election centres suggested that the process had been compromised, raising concerns about the credibility of the exercise.
He alleged that in some areas, result sheets were allegedly filled before voting commenced, while in other locations, election materials reportedly failed to arrive at designated voting centres despite winners later being announced.
The former lawmaker stated that under such circumstances, continuing in the race would amount to endorsing a process that lacks fairness, credibility and democratic integrity.
Dajoh, however, expressed appreciation to his supporters, party delegates, stakeholders, youths, women and APC faithful across Gboko West and the entire Gboko Local Government Area for their support and confidence in his leadership over the years.
He also urged his supporters and political associates to remain peaceful and await further directives regarding the next political steps.
The former Speaker reaffirmed his commitment to the peace, unity and development of Gboko West Constituency, while thanking the people for the solidarity shown to him throughout the political process.
In other developments from the APC primaries in Benue State, several major political figures have emerged victorious in different contests across the state. Former governor Gabriel Suswam recently secured victory in the Benue North East senatorial primary, while former House of Representatives member Francis Otta Agbo also emerged successful in the Benue South senatorial contest, further intensifying political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
