Diket Plang loses APC ticket to David Bitrus Barji in Plateau Central
Incumbent senator Diket Plang has lost his bid to return to the Senate. In the All Progressives Congress primaries for Plateau Central, David Bitrus Barji emerged victorious, defeating Plang and other contenders by a significant margin. The results were announced by Saddat Garga, who praised the peaceful conduct of the election. Barji will now represent the APC in the upcoming senatorial election for Plateau Central.
Key takeaways
- David Bitrus Barji won the APC senatorial primaries for Plateau Central, defeating incumbent Diket Plang.
- Barji secured 57,727 votes, while Plang came second with 1,822 votes.
- Other aspirants included Usman Ephraim Gar (1,322 votes), Piwunna John (670 votes), and Beatrice Clement James (652 votes).
- The results were announced by the returning officer, Saddat Garga, who described the process as peaceful and transparent.
- Barji will represent the APC in the forthcoming senatorial election for Plateau Central.
