Ex-FCDA director emerges PDP Reps candidate in Taraba

The former director of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Alhaji Muktar Galadima, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Wukari/Ibi federal constituency of Taraba State after a consensus primary held by the party on Tuesday.

Mr Nuhu Agbu, the returning officer who affirmed the result on Tuesday, announced that Alhaji Galadima emerged as the sole candidate for the position and stated that the emergence was in line with the PDP Constitution and guidelines.

According to the returning officer, after due process, the PDP leadership and aspirants in the federal constituency reached a consensus to produce Alhaji Galadima in line with the party constitution and guidelines.

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In his acceptance remarks, Alhaji Galadima expressed gratitude to the PDP and party supporters for the confidence reposed in him, assuring that deliberate efforts would be made to attract developmental reforms to the constituency, especially for youths, if elected into the House of Representatives in 2027.

The PDP Reps candidate urged constituents to obtain their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to achieve their desired outcome in the election.

The Nigerian Tribune reports that party leaders and supporters have expressed confidence in Alhaji Muktar Galadima and commended the peaceful and transparent process.