[1][2][3][4] Incumbent Governor, PDP's George Akume won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Paul Unongo and two other candidates.

[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] George Akume was the PDP nominee at the primary election.

[12][13][14][15] The Governor of Benue State is elected using the plurality voting system.

A total of four candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

[16] Incumbent Governor, George Akume won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates.