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Chairmen of 13 of the 23 local local government areas that make up Benue state have defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
They announced their defection at the Government House in Makurdi, on Friday, two days after Governor Samuel Ortom left the party for the PDP.
Those who made the move are Anthony Shawon of Guma, Justina Sorka of Buruku, Mwuese Ubebe of Konshisha, and Blessing Unogwo of Ado.
Others are Virginia Kpindi of Katsina-Ala, George Alli of Otukpo, Comfort Echeoda of Agatu, and Francis Ayaga of Gwer West.
Also among the defectors are Uaah Vitalis of Gwer East, Richard Nyajo of Logo, Ibellogo Tor of Tyokaa- Ukum, Adakole Abutu of Ohimini, and Peter Onche of Obi.