The Independent National Election Commission, INEC, has declared former Senate President, David Mark winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District re-run election.

The ex-senate president garnered a total of 84, 192 while his main contender, Daniel Onjeh polled 71, 621 votes.

Mark won in five local government areas while Onjeh won in four.

Announcing the result by 5.10am on Sunday, the returning officer, Prof. Ishaku Eneji declared Okpokpowulu k’Idoma winner with 84,192 votes against Dan Onjeh who polled a total of 71,621.
Senator Mark, a-two-time Senate President contested under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) while Comrade Dan Onjeh, former NANS leader was of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ).
Details of the results from each local government is as follows:
1. Ado LGA
APC – 6370
PDP – 6513
2. Agatu LGA
APC – 3458
PDP – 7986
3. Apa LGA
APC – 4943
PDP – 9191
4. Obi LGA
APC – 8585
PDP – 7043
5. Ohimini LGA
APC – 6192
PDP – 5923
6. Okpokwu LGA
APC – 6830
PDP – 11935
7. Otukpo LGA
APC – 12203
PDP – 18468
8. Oju LGA
APC – 14159
PDP – 10289
9. Ogbadibo LGA
APC – 8882
PDP – 6844
Difference = 12,571 votes