Governor Alia constitutes Benue State Independent Electoral Commission

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi –

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has constituted the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) with eight members

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula on Thursday said the governor has already forwarded to the Benue State House of Assembly for confirmation, the eight (8) names to serve as Chairman and Members of the Commission.

Members of the commission, according to the statement include: Dr. John Chen, Chairman, Terhemen Shom, member 1, Theodore Iordye Uchi, member 2 and Solomon Aikighe Deva, member 3.

Others include: Edache Isaac- member 4, Mrs. Gloria Clement Member 5,, Peter Baba Ogagbolo, member 6 and Dr Gisaor Vincent would serve the commission as Secretary.

Governor Alia, the statement quoted him as saying that the nominees have been considered suitable based on their track records, and would be responsible for the conduct of elections into the Local Government areas in the State.

The Governor charged them to be fair, just and always consider the interest of the state above theirs in the discharge of their duties and wished them the best of luck in their new assignment.