Gagdi's quest for third term falls short in Plateau House of Representatives APC primary election

Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, the representative for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been unsuccessful in his attempt to secure a third term after the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, as reported by Golok Nanmwa.
nThe results of the election, announced by returning officer Daspan Ishaya, revealed that Dr. John Tongshinen emerged as the clear winner with a total of 29,968 votes.
nIn the same election, Hon. Gagdi garnered 5,849 votes, while another contender, John Pia, managed to secure only 51 votes.
nA detailed analysis of the results showed that in Pankshin Local Government Area, Tongshinen dominated with 13,155 votes, surpassing Gagdi's 1,072 votes in the area.
nIn Kanke Local Government Area, Tongshinen's lead was evident as he polled 6,438 votes, compared to Gagdi's 126 votes.
nIn Kanam Local Government Area, Tongshinen recorded an impressive 10,375 votes, while Gagdi secured 4,651 votes, still trailing behind the winner.
nReturning officer Ishaya clarified that the results were compiled from all wards and local government areas, emphasizing that his role was confined to announcing the outcome of the election.
nAs of the time of this report, attempts to obtain a reaction from Hon. Gagdi had been unsuccessful.
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