The Peoples Democratic Party has secured victory in 10 local government chairmanship positions, as announced by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission for the local government elections held on Wednesday.
The Chairman of the Plateau State Electoral Commission and Returning Officer for all 17 LGAs, Plangji Cishak, revealed the results on Thursday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, where the final collation is still ongoing.
According to Cishak, results for the seven remaining local government areas are yet to be declared.
The PDP, which holds power in Plateau State, has so far claimed the following LGAs:
1. B/Ladi
2. Mikang
3. Shendam
4. Bassa
5. Riyom
6. Jos South
7. Jos East
8. Kanam
9. Qua’an Pan
10. Langtang South
The seven LGAs where results are still awaited include:
1. Pankshin
2. Mangu
3. Wase
4. Jos North
5. Kanke
6. Bokkos
7. Langtang North
The election took place across all 17 LGAs and over 300 wards in the state.
In preparation for the poll, Governor Caleb Mutfwang declared Wednesday a public holiday to encourage voter turnout, later extending it to Thursday for the final collation.
Credit: Punch
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