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Abena Of APC Declared Winner In Taraba By-Election By INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Hon. Abena Shitu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Karim-Lamido state constituency By-election in Taraba.
The APC candidate secured a total of 5,901 votes, narrowly surpassing his closest rival, Hon. Ali Kanda of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 5,527 votes.
According to iReporter Online, the election result, announced on Saturday, also showed that Hon. Bandina Garba of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) received 2,069 votes.
The margin of victory for Hon. Abena Shitu was relatively slim, reflecting the highly competitive nature of this by-election, which has attracted significant attention from political stakeholders across the region.
According to iReporter Online, the outcome has sparked discussions about the shifting political dynamics in Taraba State, with many analysts noting that the results could influence future electoral strategies for both the APC and PDP in the area.
Observers have also praised INEC for conducting a largely peaceful and transparent process, which is seen as vital for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
The commission’s declaration marks a significant milestone for the APC in Taraba, potentially impacting the party’s influence in the state moving forward.
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