Plateau LG polls: PDP wins in 14 local governments, DPP wins one

Governor Jonah Jang

The APC lost in all 14 local governments were it presented candidates
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has won in 14 of the 15 Local Government councils where chairmanship elections held on Tuesday in Plateau State.

The Democratic People’s Party, DPP, won in Langtang North Local Government. The major opposition political party in Plateau, APC, which presented candidates in 14 local governments, did not win in any council area.

Elections did not hold in Jos North and Wase based on insecurity.

The results were announced by the Plateau State Electoral Commission on Wednesday.

Josephine Piyo of PDP, and the only female in the race, defeated Emanuel Jugul of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, to win in Riyom.

John Maikudi, PDP, of Central Plateau State, won in Kanke Local Government.

Emmanuel Lomang, PDP, of Northern Plateau state won in Barkin Ladi Local Government.

Peter Dung, PDP, won in Jos South Local Government, the council area of the incumbent Governor Jonah Jang.

Caleb Mutfwang, PDP, won in Mangu Local Government.

Daniel Kungmi, PDP, won in Mikang Local Government.

The immediate past transition council chairman of Quaan-Pan Local Government, Theophilus Dakas Shan, was elected as the substantive chairman on the PDP ticket.

In Kanam Local Government Area, Ado Yusuf, PDP, was elected.

Nicholas Kemi Nshe, PDP, won in Shendam Local Government..

Sam Go’ar, PDP, won in Pankshin Local Government.

S.A Abok, PDP, won in Jos East Local Government.

In Bokkos Local Government, Kassah, PDP, was declared winner of the polls.

David Racha, PDP, won in Bassa Local Government of Northern Plateau State.

The only opposition party which succeeded in winning in one of the Local Government was the Democratic People’s Party, DPP, as Dan Dul won in Langtang North.

Meanwhile, an election tribunal was inaugurated on Wednesdays to take care of complains of political parties and candidates unsatisfied with results.