PDP primaries: Lamido’s son, Mustapha wins party’s senatorial ticket

Son of ex-governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, was on Tuesday affirmed a senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Mustapha clinched the PDP ticket for Jigawa Central senatorial district unchallenged.

Head of the election committee, Nasiru Barau, announcing the results stated that while 500 delegates were accredited, Mustapha got 488 votes as 12 votes were invalid.

In his acceptance speech, Mustapha commended the party delegates for the trust they bestowed on him and promised a responsible representation if elected senator.

Also, senatorial aspirant, Ubale Shitu, a serving senator clinched the PDP ticket for Jigawa North-east senatorial district even as former Speaker for Jigawa State House of Assembly, Adamu Sarawa, withdrew from the race.

Mr Sarawa announced his decision of withdrawal from the contest at the venue of the election. He announced his withdrawal when voting was about to start.

In the election, 829 votes were accredited, Shitu got 821 votes while eight votes were invalid.