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