PDP Clears 10 LGAs In Plateau Election As Final Collation Lingers

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in chairmanship positions across 10 local government areas of Plateau State following the local government election conducted in the state on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Naija News reports that Plangji Cishak, the Chairman of the Plateau State Electoral Commission and Returning Officer for all 17 local government areas, disclosed the results on Thursday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos, where the final collation process is still in progress.

Cishak indicated that the results for the seven remaining local government areas have not yet been announced.

The PDP, which currently holds power in Plateau State, has so far claimed the following LGAs:

1. B/Ladi

2. Mikang

3. Shendam

4. Bassa

5. Riyom

6. Jos South

7. Jos East

8. Kanam

9. Qua’an Pan

10. Langtang South

Other seven LGAs where results are still awaited include:

1. Pankshin

2. Mangu

3. Wase

4. Jos North

5. Kanke

6. Bokkos

7. Langtang North

Naija News reports that election took place across all 17 LGAs and over 300 wards in the state.

Prior to the election, Governor Caleb Mutfwang declared a public holiday to encourage voter turnout.

The public holiday which was initially declared for Wednesday was subsequently extended to Thursday for the final collation.