From Yakubu Busari, Jos
Dr. Nentanwe Yilwatda
Former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Benue State Dr. Nentanwe Yilwatda has emerged as the winner of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship primary in Plateau State.
His emergence was however marred by crisis as some some aspirants staged a walkout of the congress. The aspirants, nine in number, sent in their letters of withdrawal from the contest.
Dr. Nentawe polled a total of 803 votes to beat three other aspirants.
According to the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Hon. Habu Ajiya, those who withdrew from the contest included Sunday Garba Biggs, Dr. Sarpiya Danyaro, Sen. Hezekiah Dimka and Arch. Steve Fitka.
The Deputy Governor, Professor Sonni Tyoden, Dr. Patrick Dakum and David Dimka had also staged a walk out just before voting commenced.
According to aggrieved aspirants the entire processes is lacking credibility and didn’t follow the due process which might rob them of their victory .
The outcome of the primaries was alleged to have been doctored and Exco of the APC were sidelined completely at the time of filing this report.
The allegations that the power that be has already decided the results of the election, as the exercise is a mere smoke screen.
It look the intervention of the security agent comprising the police, civil defense to calm frayed nerves.
