The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially declared the winners of its Plateau State primary elections for the Senate and House of Representatives ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Announcing the results on behalf of the party’s electoral committee, the Chairman of the Plateau State APC Primary Election Committee, Stella Okotete, unveiled the successful candidates who emerged across the various federal constituencies and senatorial districts in the state.
According to the committee, the APC House of Representatives candidates include Beni Lar for Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency, Joe Dashi for Shendam, Qua’anpan, Mikang Constituency, and Ishaya Lalu for Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency.
Others are Yusuf Adamu Gagdi for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Idris Wase for Wase Federal Constituency, and Dachung Musa Bagos representing, Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Dalyop Fom, Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency.
For the senatorial districts, the committee declared Simon Bako Lalong as the APC candidate for Plateau South Senatorial District, David Bitrus Barji for Plateau Central Senatorial District, and Simon Mwadkwon for Plateau North Senatorial District.
Speaking after the announcement, Okotete commended the Governor of Plateau State, the APC state leadership, party stakeholders, delegates, and supporters for their cooperation and peaceful conduct throughout the exercise.
She described the primaries as successful and praised aspirants for demonstrating maturity, discipline, and commitment to the unity of the party.
“The APC is the ultimate winner of this exercise. While one person may emerge as candidate, every aspirant remains a valuable stakeholder in our collective victory,” she stated.
Okotete also appreciated the APC National Chairman and members of the National Working Committee for entrusting the committee with the responsibility of conducting the primaries.
She urged party members to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections, stressing that a united APC would remain an unstoppable political force in Plateau State and across Nigeria.
The APC committee chairman further prayed for continued peace and success for Plateau State, the ruling party, and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
