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[BREAKING] LG Election: PDP Wins 10 LGAs In Plateau, Awaiting Results From 7 More

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Oct 10, 2024.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won chairmanship positions in 10 local government areas (LGAs) following the local government elections held on Wednesday, as announced by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC).

PLASIEC Chairman and Returning Officer for all 17 LGAs, Plangji Cishak, disclosed the results on Thursday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos. He noted that results for seven LGAs are still being awaited.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the PDP, which is in power in Plateau State, has secured victories in the following LGAs so far:

LG Election: PDP Wins 10 LGAs In Plateau, Awaiting Results From 7 More

Barkin Ladi
Mikang
Shendam
Bassa
Riyom
Jos South
Jos East
Kanam
Qua’an Pan
Langtang South

Meanwhile, the LGAs where results are pending include:

Pankshin
Mangu
Wase
Jos North
Kanke
Bokkos
Langtang North
The election, held across all 17 LGAs and over 300 wards, saw Governor Caleb Mutfwang declare Wednesday a public holiday to boost voter turnout, later extending it to Thursday for the final collation of results.