INEC lists 35 candidates for Taraba senate seats
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Verified Synthesis~25s readPhoto: INEC A total of 35 candidates have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the three senatorial seats in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a keen political contest among candidates of different political parties. The candidates, drawn from various political parties, are seeking to represent Taraba North, Taraba Central and Taraba South Senatorial Districts, with only three expected to emerge victorious to represent the state in the Senate after the January 16, 2027, National Assembly election.
Context & Background
- ✦For Taraba Central, the incumbent APC senator, Haruna Manu, will contest against Falack Victor of Accord, Yaroojee Lawan of the African Action Congress, Ahmadu Salim of the ADC, Adamu Gassol of the APGA, Danladi Stephen of the APM, Yubuin Samuel of the LP, Baban Babangida of the National Rescue Movement, Nyan-Ganji Gills of the NDC, Iliyasu Goje of the PDP, Barak Maikidi of the PRP, Jibir Suleiman of the SDP, Ahmad Kiyari of the Young Progressives Party and Ibrahim Hamidu of the Zenith Labour Party.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:Photo: INEC A total of 35 candidates have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the three senatorial seats in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a keen political contest among candidates of different political parties.2027:The candidates, drawn from various political parties, are seeking to represent Taraba North, Taraba Central and Taraba South Senatorial Districts, with only three expected to emerge victorious to represent the state in the Senate after the January 16, 2027, National Assembly election.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- Photo: INEC A total of 35 candidates have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the three senatorial seats in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a keen political contest among candidates of different political parties.
- The candidates, drawn from various political parties, are seeking to represent Taraba North, Taraba Central and Taraba South Senatorial Districts, with only three expected to emerge victorious to represent the state in the Senate after the January 16, 2027, National Assembly election.
- For Taraba Central, the incumbent APC senator, Haruna Manu, will contest against Falack Victor of Accord, Yaroojee Lawan of the African Action Congress, Ahmadu Salim of the ADC, Adamu Gassol of the APGA, Danladi Stephen of the APM, Yubuin Samuel of the LP, Baban Babangida of the National Rescue Movement, Nyan-Ganji Gills of the NDC, Iliyasu Goje of the PDP, Barak Maikidi of the PRP, Jibir Suleiman of the SDP, Ahmad Kiyari of the Young Progressives Party and Ibrahim Hamidu of the Zenith Labour Party.
Key Facts:2027: Photo: INEC A total of 35 candidates have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the three senatorial seats in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a keen political contest among candidates of different political parties.2027: The candidates, drawn from various political parties, are seeking to represent Taraba North, Taraba Central and Taraba South Senatorial Districts, with only three expected to emerge victorious to represent the state in the Senate after the January 16, 2027, National Assembly election.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has listed 35 candidates from various political parties to contest for the three senatorial seats in Taraba S
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Photo: INEC A total of 35 candidates have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the three senatorial seats in Taraba State ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for a keen political contest among candidates of different political parties.
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