PLATEAU APC PRIMARIES END SUCCESSFULLY AS PARTY ANNOUNCES WINNERS ACROSS FEDERAL CONSTITUENCIES AND SENATORIAL DISTRICTS

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its Plateau State primary elections, producing candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives ahead of the upcoming general elections.

The results were announced by the Chairperson of the Plateau State APC Primary Election Committee, Stella Okotete, who disclosed the names of candidates that emerged victorious across the various senatorial districts and federal constituencies in the state.

For the House of Representatives, the party cleared Beni Lar for Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency, Joe Dashi for Shendam/Qua’anpan/Mikang Federal Constituency, and Ishaya Lalu for Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency.

Also declared winners were Yusuf Adamu Gagdi for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Idris Wase for Wase Federal Constituency, Dachung Musa Bagos for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, as well as Dalyop Fom for Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency.

In the senatorial category, the committee announced Simon Bako Lalong as the APC flag bearer for Plateau South Senatorial District, David Bitrus Barji for Plateau Central Senatorial District, and Simon Mwadkwon for Plateau North Senatorial District.

Speaking shortly after the exercise, Okotete applauded the Governor of Plateau State, party executives, stakeholders, delegates, and supporters for ensuring a smooth and peaceful primary process. She described the exercise as transparent and successful, noting that the conduct of aspirants reflected unity, discipline, and loyalty to the party.

According to her, the outcome of the primaries should strengthen the APC ahead of the general elections, stressing that every aspirant remains an important part of the party regardless of the outcome.

“The APC remains stronger when united. Though candidates have emerged, all members and aspirants are stakeholders in the progress and victory of the party,” she said.

She further expressed appreciation to the APC National Chairman and the National Working Committee for the confidence reposed in the committee to oversee the primaries in Plateau State.

Okotete called on party faithful to remain committed and united ahead of the polls, expressing optimism that the APC would continue to maintain its political strength in Plateau State and across the country under the leadership of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.