The Independent National Electoral Commission declared the Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Federal Constituency by-election, scheduled for February 3, 2024, as inconclusive.
As a result, the rerun election in some polling units is now set for February 14, 2024.
Honourable Abdulrazaq Gidado (JAWAR), the African Democratic Congress candidate in Taraba State, has expressed his support for Honourable Sadiq Abbas Tafida, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate.
In a press release issued on Sunday, Gidado’s media adviser, Sule Sani, conveyed Gidado’s position.
Gidado called upon his numerous supporters to support the PDP candidate by turning out en masse to vote for him.
He expressed his confidence in Sadiq Abbas Tafida, citing their shared ideology and the latter’s energy, which makes him a strong representative for the Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing Federal Constituency among all the candidates of the various political parties.
“Gidado believes that Sadiq Abbas Tafida possesses the qualities, knowledge, and ideas necessary to address the needs of the people in the constituency if given the mandate,” Sani said.
He has also developed strategies to execute developmental projects for the people in the constituency, which he believes Tafida has outlined.
Sani added, “If elected, Gidado is convinced that Sadiq Abbas Tafida, will surpass expectations and exceed his plans.
“Therefore, he further urged his supporters to turn out in large numbers on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, to vote for Sadiq Abbas Tafida.”
