Taraba APC Dismisses Reports of Exemption from Supplementary Election for Jalingo, Yorro Zing Federal Constituency

The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted reports suggesting the party’s exemption from the forthcoming supplementary election for Jalingo, Yorro Zing Federal Constituency.

This follows the announcement by the returning officer in the recently concluded by-election, Prof Daniel Ayuba, that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) would participate in the supplementary election.

In a statement released on Saturday by the Publicity Secretary, Aaron Artimas, the party urged its members to disregard the announcement and turn out in large numbers to support the APC candidate, Dr. Aminu Malle, in the supplementary election scheduled for February 14, 2024.

The statement highlighted a recent stakeholders’ meeting convened by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Muktar Gajiram, on February 9, 2024.

During the meeting, Gajiram announced that all interested political parties should participate in the forthcoming supplementary election.

Contrary to earlier announcements, the REC clarified that all political parties involved in the February 3, 2024 by-election would participate in the upcoming supplementary election.

Artimas reaffirmed the APC’s commitment to upholding electoral integrity and cautioned members against attempts by opponents to manipulate the election process.

He emphasized the importance of vigilance during the supplementary elections to ensure the success of the party and its candidate.

The Jalingo, Yorro Zing Federal Constituency rerun election held on February 3, 2024, was declared inconclusive due to the margin between the leading candidates.

The forthcoming exercise is scheduled to take place in specific registration areas and polling units across Jalingo, Yorro, and Zing, with heightened security measures to guarantee a fair and peaceful electoral process.