The Peoples Democratic Party has declared Muktar Galadima, a former director with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, winner of the party’s primary election for Wukari/Ibi federal constituency of Taraba.

Nuhu Agbu, PDP’s returning officer, who affirmed Mr Galadima as the sole candidate for the contest on Saturday, said that his emergence was in compliance with the PDP constitution and guidelines.

The party conducted its primary election in the 20 council wards of the Wukari/Ibi constituency.

The returning officer, while announcing the affirmation, said that the exercise was in line with the party’s constitutional guidelines and procedures. He said that the PDP leadership in Wukari and Ibi ensured that due process was strictly followed.

He said that the chairmen of all 20 wards across the federal constituency, along with designated returning officers, visited each ward to consult critical stakeholders.

“At every ward, loyal PDP members unanimously affirmed and endorsed Galadima as their preferred candidate to represent the party in the forthcoming general election.

“Subsequently, the PDP leadership of Wukari/Ibi formally presents the collated results and documented endorsements before the leadership of the party in the state, ” he said.

According to him, the exercise was conducted in the presence of representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission and other relevant authorities in full compliance with electoral guidelines.

“Galadima is officially declared as the winner and PDP candidate for the Wukari/Ibi federal constituency,” Mr Agbu added.

In his acceptance remarks, Mr Galadima expressed profound gratitude and described the day as one of the happiest moments of his life. He further urged the people of Wukari and Ibi to ensure they obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, along with their families.

(NAN)