Jimkuta wins Taraba South APC ticket
David Jimkuta has emerged as the All Progressives Congress candidate for Taraba South senatorial district.
Mr Jimkuta, an incumbent senator, defeated two other aspirants, Adamu Ibrahim and Daniel Ayesukwe.
The returning officer, Joseph Kunini on Monday in Wukari, declared Mr Jimkuta winner after collation of results, following APC primary election exercise across the five council areas that made up the senatorial district.
Mr Kunini explained that Mr Jimkuta polled 29,880 votes to emerge winner, his closest rival Mr Ibrahim garnered 778 votes while Mr Ayesukwe scored 623 votes to come third.
Mr Kunini commended party members for their decorum and orderly conduct, saying the process reflected the party members commitment to internal democracy.
Responding after his declaration, Mr Jimkuta appreciated the people of Taraba south for the trust and assured them of his commitment to ensure that they continued to enjoy dividents of democracy.
“The constituency projects across the zone, some completed, some ongoing will get much needed attention. I want to assure you that I will not relent,” he said.
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