In a significant electoral development, Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang of the ADP has emerged victorious in the Plateau North Senatorial rerun election. The announcement, made by Prof. Nestor Monday D., the returning officer for the election, unfolded at the Jos North Local Government Area in the early hours of Monday, February 5th, 2023.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the results after meticulously collating votes from the six local governments in the district, namely Jos North, Jos South, Jos East, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, and Room local government area.
With a total of 1,232,825 registered voters, 278,129 voters were accredited for the election. Prince Pam of the ADP secured an impressive 122,442 votes, claiming the top spot. Hon Muhammad Shafi’u Yakubu Sahalan, the NNPP candidate, secured a distant second with 53,980 votes, while Ambassador Chris Giwa of the APC came in third with 39,132 votes.
The total valid votes cast amounted to 274,098, with 2,912 votes rejected, resulting in a total of 277,010 votes cast.
Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang’s victory holds significant importance in the Plateau North Senatorial rerun election, reshaping the political landscape in the region.
The rerun election was triggered after the exclusion of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) following a court of appeal judgment, which also led to the annulment of the election of former senator Simon Mwadkwon of the PDP. Notably, the significance of Prince Pam’s victory is underscored by the last-minute endorsement received from the PDP in the state, just hours before the election.
Here are the party scores as recorded:
– AA: 214
– ADC: 11,741
– ADP: 122,442
– APC: 39,132
– APM: 933
– LP: 33,243
– NNPP: 53,980
– MRM: 126
– PRP: 11,054
– SDP: 890
– ZLP: 343
