David Mark Wins Benue South Senatorial Rerun Eection

The Independent National Election Commission, INEC, has declared former Senate President, David Mark, winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District Re-run election.


Mark polled a total of 84, 192 while his main challenger, Daniel Onjeh had 71, 621 votes. Mark won in five local government areas while Onjeh won in four. The result was declared by Prof.Ishaku Enigi.

Below is the breakdown of the results won from each local government:

Okpokwu LGA
Accredited voters 19806
APC 6030
PDP 11935

Otukpo LGA
Accredited voters 31,017
APC 12,203
PDP 18,468

Apa LGA
Accredited voters 14,799
APC 4943
PDP 9101

Obi LGA
Accredited voters: 16,813
APC 8,585
PDP 7,043

Agatu LGA
Accredited voters 11,932
APC -3,458
PDP – 7,986

Ohimini LGA
Accredited voters: 12,334
APC – 6192
PDP – 5923
Total cancelled votes: 1542

Ado LGA
Accredited voters: 13,560
APC -6,370
PDP -6513

Ogbadibo LGA
Accredited voters 17,497
APC 8,882
PDP 6,844

Accredited voters 25335
APC 14,158
PDP 10,289




Source: The Vanguard/ Premium Times