Party endorses consensus candidate across 20 wards ahead of polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially declared former Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) director, Alhaji Muktar Galadima, as its candidate for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency in the forthcoming general elections.
The declaration followed the party’s primary exercise conducted across 20 wards in the constituency, comprising 10 wards each in Wukari and Ibi Local Government Areas.
PDP Returning Officer, Mr Nuhu Agbu, who announced the result, said Galadima emerged as the sole and consensus candidate in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines.
He explained that the process involved wide consultations across all wards, with party members and stakeholders unanimously endorsing Galadima.
“The Chairmen of all the 20 wards across the constituency alongside designated returning officers visited each ward to consult party members and stakeholders,” Agbu said.
“At every ward, loyal PDP members unanimously affirmed and endorsed Hon. Mukhtar Usman Galadima as their preferred candidate to represent the party in the forthcoming general election.”
He added that the collated results and endorsements were later presented to the state leadership of the party in the presence of representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities.
“The exercise was conducted in full compliance with electoral guidelines. Hon. Mukhtar Usman Galadima is hereby officially declared as the winner and PDP candidate for the Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency,” he stated.
In his acceptance speech, Galadima expressed appreciation to party members, describing his emergence as a significant milestone in his political journey.
He also urged residents of Wukari and Ibi to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), stressing the importance of voter participation in achieving development goals.
Party leaders in the constituency commended the peaceful and transparent process, pledging their support for the candidate ahead of the general elections.
