The Senate minority leader said reports from polling units across his senatorial district indicated that the election did not hold.
The Benue governor commended the people for upholding peace and unity, which were critical to the progress of the state.
Ahead of the October 5 local government election in Benue, Governor Hyacinth Alia declared Friday, October 4, a work-free day.
In the ruling, the court dismissed his ex parte motion seeking to stop Governor Hyacinth Alia from investigating him.
Governo Hyacinth Alia said his administration would set up a commission of inquiry to probe the recent security breach in UKum LGA.
He said that the curfew was to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the residents.
Mr Alia alleged that previous administrations in Benue lied to the people that the federal government denied them funds to pay salaries.
Mr Alia said every achievement he recorded in Benue was the handiwork of Mr Tinubu.
Mr Alia urged Muslims to continue to pray and support his administration and the Tinubu-led government.
The rector said the governor was deliberate to improve the lives of Benue people, especially the youth.
