Former Plateau State governor, now senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Simon Bako Lalong, members representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke and Wase Federal Constituencies in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi and Idris Wase, respectively, were some of the biggest winners as state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, concluded its National Assembly primary elections.
The results, officially declared by the Chairman of the state APC Primary Election Committee, Stella Okotete, also saw Simon Mwadkwon securing the ticket for the Plateau North Senatorial District, while Bitrus David Barji defeated the incumbent senator for the Plateau Central Senatorial District, Diket Plang, to clinch the ticket.
In the House of Representatives race, Hon. Dalyop Fom was declared the winner for Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, while former member who represented Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Dachung Bagos, defeated other opponents to pick the ticket just as the current lawmaker representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, Ishaya Lalu, also retained his ticket for the seat.
Other winners include Beni Lar for Langtang North/Langtang South and Joe Dashe for Shendam/Qua’an Pan/Mikang Federal Constituency.
During the declaration, Okotete described the exercise as peaceful, transparent, and credible, noting that the elections were conducted in strict compliance with the constitution and guidelines of the party.
“I am delighted to report that the exercise was peaceful, transparent, credible, and conducted in strict compliance with the guidelines approved by our great party and in accordance with the APC Constitution,” she stated.
She also commended aspirants, delegates, party faithful, and supporters for their maturity and commitment to peace throughout the exercise, emphasizing that the APC remained the ultimate winner of the primaries.
“As we move forward, let us remain united, focused, and committed to the growth and success of our great party. The primaries are over, and the great task of victory at the general election now lies ahead,” she added, while urging party members to close ranks and work together ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that unity within the party would remain key to achieving electoral success.
Okotete also appreciated the leadership of the party in Plateau State, including the governor, party executives, and members of the National Working Committee, for their cooperation and support during the conduct of the exercise.