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JUST IN: Benue APC lawmakers endorse Tinubu for second term

Members of the Benue state All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the National Assembly have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.

They also urged Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, to collaborate with the federal government in addressing the rising insecurity in the state.

The endorsement was announced on Wednesday during a press briefing at the National Assembly.

The caucus comprises two senators and 12 members of the house of representatives.

The senators are Titus Zam and Emmanuel Udende.

The house of representatives members are Dickson Tarkighir, David Ogewu, Sesoo Ikpagher, Terseer Ugbor and Asema Achado.

Others include Philip Agbese, Sekav Iyoryom, Regina Akume, Blessing Onuh and Solomon Wombo.

Speaking on behalf of the group, one of the lawmakers said: “We believe in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and we stand firmly behind his second term bid.”

“We, however, call on Governor Hyacinth Alia to prioritise collaboration with the federal government in tackling the persistent insecurity in Benue state.”

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