APC’s Mark wins Taraba rep supplementary poll
By Terna Chikpa, Jalingo
The Independent National Electoral Commission, has declared Hon. Mark Bako Useni, of the All Progressives Congress, as winner of supplementary election for Takum Donga and Ussa Federal Constituency.
Useni scored 25929 votes to defeat the incumbent Riman Shaulu, of the New Nigeria Peoples Party who polled 25350 votes while Hon. Instifanus Gbana, of the Peoples Democratic party got 20234 votes.
The returning officer, Prof. Luka Juma who announced the result in Takum, venue of the collation center also commended key players in the exercise for ensuring a violence free re-run in the area.
Our correspondent reports that Useni is currently a third term member representing Takum II in the Taraba State House of Assembly.
Reacting to the victory, Hon Useni commended the courage and trust of people of his constituency for electing him to the upper chamber of the house of representative.
While promising to deliver on the mandate, the rep- elect urged his fellow contestants to join hands with him to serve the constituency better. He also promised to give priority to the return of Internal Displaced Persons within the area to enable them resume their farm businesses.
