Erstwhile Nigerian Envoy to Namibia, Prince Terhemen Tarzoor, on Friday brushed aside widespread allegations that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries in Benue State were marred by irregularities.

Prince Tarzoor, who serves as the “Renewed Hope Ambassador (RHA) for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 campaign in the state, described the exercise as free and fair.

He told journalists in Makurdi during the conduct of the primaries that the exercise was peaceful and well coordinated across the state.

The ex-Namibian Ambassador said electoral materials were distributed from the party secretariat to various local government areas and ward headquarters under the supervision of Governor Hyacinth Alia, who also served as the returning officer for the presidential primary election in the state.

“The governor was there to ensure that all the local governments received materials for onward distribution. People came out in large numbers to vote for Mr President, and so far, the process has been successful”.

Ambassador Tarzoor noted that at all polling ward headquarters, materials were available and people came out to vote for Mr President. Of course, there are two candidates in the race, and so far, my principal, the head of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, is leading overwhelmingly”.

He further expressed confidence in the unity of the APC in Benue State, saying party members remained firmly behind Governor Alia’s leadership.

“All APC members in Benue State have accepted and aligned with their leader, Governor Hyacinth Alia. There is no doubt about his leadership prowess, and the party is speaking with one voice that Bola Tinubu will return to continue the work he is doing for Nigeria,” Tarzoor said.