By Paul Aondoakaa 

Early results from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area in Benue State’s ongoing Zone A Senatorial primaries reportedly indicate that former Governor and Senator, Gabriel Torwua Suswam, is taking an early lead.

The development comes amid reports of last-minute political consultations involving other key stakeholders as results continue to emerge across polling areas.

Preliminary results have begun emerging from Katsina-Ala Local Government Area in the ongoing Zone A Senatorial primaries, with early indications reportedly placing former Benue State Governor and Senator, Gabriel Torwua Suswam, in an early lead.

Sources familiar with the exercise said the former governor was maintaining a significant margin in parts of the local government area as collation continued. However, official figures and final declarations were yet to be released at the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, reports from political sources indicated that Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam allegedly attempted to reach George Akume during the intensifying contest.

According to sources, the senators reportedly expected possible political intervention concerning aspirants believed to be aligned with Hyacinth Alia. However, the anticipated intervention reportedly did not occur.

Political observers following the process noted that results already emerging from some polling areas may be shaping the direction of the contest. Nonetheless, the exercise remains ongoing and official confirmation from party authorities is still awaited.

The Zone A Senatorial primaries have attracted significant political attention due to the prominence of contenders and the strategic importance of the district within Benue politics.

The claims regarding consultations and attempted interventions remain unverified independently and are reported based on accounts from sources.