Benue ADC governorship primary results: Hembe, Adejoh battle for ticket

Results have started trickling in from the just-concluded governorship primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State.

Results from local government areas obtained exclusively by IDOMA VOICE, show former House of Representatives member representing Vandeikya/Konshisha Federal Constituency, Hon. Herman Hembe, is maintaining a strong lead in several areas of Benue North, while Dr. Peter Adejoh is dominating most local governments in Benue South. Joseph Waya has also recorded notable victories in a few areas, particularly in Tarka.

Results Announced So Far

Ohimini

• Herman Hembe — 405
• Peter Adejoh — 201
• Joseph Waya — 65

Oju

• Peter Adejoh — 1,940
• Herman Hembe — 1,514
• Joseph Waya — 871

Okpokwu

• Peter Adejoh — 3,400
• Joseph Waya — 8
• Herman Hembe — 6

Konshisha

• Herman Hembe — 11,095
• Peter Adejoh — 0
• Joseph Waya — 0

Ogbadibo

• Peter Adejoh — 5,396
• Joseph Waya — 1
• Herman Hembe — 0

Ado

• Peter Adejoh — 2,248
• Herman Hembe — 1
• Joseph Waya — 1

Gboko

• Herman Hembe — 9,261
• Joseph Waya — 1,802
• Peter Adejoh — 84

Tarka

• Joseph Waya — 4,973
• Herman Hembe — 307
• Peter Adejoh — 22

Otukpo

• Peter Adejoh — 7,321
• Joseph Waya — 2
• Herman Hembe — 1

Kwande

• Herman Hembe — 1,716
• Joseph Waya — 431
• Peter Adejoh — 0

Makurdi

• Herman Hembe — 4,440
• Joseph Waya — 65
• Peter Adejoh — 3

Apa

• Peter Adejoh — 5,985
• Joseph Waya — 30
• Herman Hembe — 13

Gwer West

• Herman Hembe — 1,939
• Joseph Waya — 0
• Peter Adejoh — 0

Gwer East

• Herman Hembe — 3,315
• Joseph Waya — 289
• Peter Adejoh — 73

More results are expected as collation continues across the state.

See results below.