Breaking: PDP Emerged Victorious in Taraba Local Council Election

In the recently concluded local government council election in Taraba State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious, securing all the seats.

The ruling party in the state, as confirmed by the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC), claimed victory in all 16 local government chairmanship positions and the 168 ward councilorship positions.

The chairman of TSIEC, Dr. Philip Duwe, announced the election results in Jalingo, the state capital, on Sunday.

He highlighted that out of the 19 registered political parties that participated in the election, only six were able to contest earnestly for the positions.

The election witnessed intense competition among the participating parties, signifying the level of engagement and commitment in the electoral process.

“The results announced at the local government collation centres are legally valid and what we are doing is just to validate what has been announced.

“We are very grateful to the media for the objective coverage from the onset of this journey to this point.

“Despite the hard times, you have shown absolute commitment and resilience. You have served your fatherland excellently and you can hold your shoulders high,” he said.