The All Progressives Congress has announced its candidates for the National Assembly elections in Plateau State. Stella Oketete, who chaired the party's Primary Election Committee in the state, disclosed the winners on Tuesday night in Jos. She stated that the primaries were conducted peacefully and transparently across all constituencies and senatorial zones.
Beni Lar emerged as the APC candidate for Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency. Dachung Bagos won the ticket for Jos South/Jos East, while Abubakar Shaibu will represent Jos North/Bassa. Yusuf Gagdi was declared winner for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam.
Other House of Representatives candidates include Ishaya Lalu for Mangu/Bokkos, Dalyop Fom for Barkin Ladi/Riyom, Joe Dashe for Mikang/Qua'an Pan/Shendam, and Idris Wase for Wase Federal Constituency.
For the Senate, former Governor Simon Lalong will fly the APC flag in Plateau South. David Barji won the primary for Plateau Central, while Simon Mwadkwon emerged as the candidate for Plateau North.
Oketete expressed appreciation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his support and cooperation, which she said enabled the committee to carry out its assignment successfully.
Simon Lalong is now the APC Senate candidate for Plateau South despite having served as governor for eight years, a tenure that exceeds the two-term limit for elected officials. His return to the national stage through a party primary bypasses the constitutional bar on a third term as governor. This shift from executive to legislative office allows a former state governor to remain politically dominant without facing term limits. Nigerians in Plateau South will decide whether continuity in political office through different roles serves their long-term interests.
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