Governor Hyacinth Alia has sworn in the 23 newly elected council chairpersons.
Mr Omale expressed optimism that his party would emerge victorious at the end of the exercise.
Mr Akpen, the party’s vice organising secretary in the North-Central, said APGA is fielding six candidates in the election.
Governor Hyacinth Alia swore in a seven-member Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) on Thursday in Makurdi.
Vincent Gisaor is nominated to serve as secretary.
Elections are expected to be held in all the 23 local government councils.
