He alleged interference with the election result sheets by officials of the state government in some local government areas.
He said the suspect confessed to the crime.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The All Progressives Congress has declared Eric Opah as the winner of its governorship primary for the 2027 election.
Governor Hyacinth Alia has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Benue.
Governor Dauda Lawal has called for sustained unity and support from leaders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress to ensure a peaceful 2027 elections.
Mr Obanikoro gave the assurance in a statement on Friday ahead of the APC governorship primary election.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,542 operatives across Edo to ensure adequate security during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
“I remain fully in the race for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress and have neither withdrawn my aspiration nor endorsed any aspirant,” Mr Oloriegbe said.
The Kano lawmaker representing Gwale constituency, Abdulmajid Fata, has dumped the APC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress after losing his re-election bid.
