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Thirteen out of the 23 local government chairmen in Benue State have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Their defection comes days after the governor, Samuel Ortom, also left for the PDP. It also follows the impeachment of Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr. Terkimbi Ikyange.
The defecting chairmen include Anthony Shawon of Guma local government, Justina Sorka of Buruku local government, Mwuese Ubebe of Konshisha local government, Blessing Unogwo of Ado Ado local government, Virginia Kpindi of Katsina-Ala local government and George Alli of Otukpo local government.
Others include: Comfort Echeoda of Agatu local government, Francis Ayaga of Gwer West local government, Uaah Vitalis of Gwer East local government, Richard Nyajo of Logo local government, Ibellogo Tor of Tyokaa- Ukum local government, Adakole Abutu of Ohimini local government and Peter Onche of Obi local government.