2007 Nigerian Senate elections in Benue State

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The 2007 Nigerian Senate election in Benue State was held on April 21, 2007, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Benue State. David Mark representing Benue South, George Akume representing Benue North-West and Joseph Akaagerger representing Benue North-East all won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.[1][2][3]

Overview[]

Affiliation Party Total
PDP AC
Before Election 3
After Election 3 0 3

Summary[]

District Incumbent Party Elected Senator Party
Benue South David Mark PDP
Benue North-West George Akume PDP
Benue North-East Joseph Akaagerger PDP

Results[]

Benue South[]

The election was won by David Mark of the Peoples Democratic Party.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

2007 Nigerian Senate election in Benue State
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP David Mark
Total votes
PDP hold

Benue North-West[]

The election was won by George Akume of the Peoples Democratic Party.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

2007 Nigerian Senate election in Benue State
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP George Akume
Total votes
PDP hold

Benue North-East[]

The election was won by Joseph Akaagerger of the Peoples Democratic Party.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24]

2007 Nigerian Senate election in Benue State
Party Candidate Votes %
PDP Joseph Akaagerger
Total votes
PDP hold

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