Jos North/Bassa bye-election: Avia’s triumph, foretaste of what to come in 2023– Jang

Following the development of the primary opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP)prospect, Hon. Musa Agah Avia as the winner of the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency bye-election in Plateau State, a previous Governor of the state, Sen. Jonah Jang has actually explained the result as a foretaste of what is to come in 2023.

Jang, who is likewise a BoT member of the PDP, said the result reflects the state of mind of the citizenry of the state.

DAILY POST recalls that Musa Agah Avia, who is the existing member representing Irigwe/Rukuba Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly, surveyed a total of 40,343 votes to emerge the winner.

He was closely followed by the Peoples Redemption Party’s prospect, Mohammed Adams Gwani, who polled 37,857 votes while the judgment All Progressives Congress prospect, Joseph Abbey Aku, who came a remote 3rd, scored 26,111 votes.

Jang, through his media expert, Clinton Garuba, while reacting to the triumph said, “The Jos North/Bassa Bye-election which held the other day has actually been won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The result not just reflects the state of mind of individuals but is a foretaste of what to expect as the 2023 general elections are fast approaching.

“We must praise and commend the constituents for conducting themselves in an organized manner prior to, throughout and after the election.”

According to him, “The outcomes shows their dedication and durability to having great representation in the Federal House of Representatives.

“Our celebration leadership at the National level, competently led by Senator Iyorchia Ayu be worthy of worthwhile commendation for their support and complete support in the course of the campaigns as well as throughout the elections proper.

“The PDP NEC made up a Campaign Council, happily went to the State chapter of the party and participated in the grand rally causing the elections.

“We need to register our extensive gratitude, especially to the Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike, and to the Governors of Benue and Bauchi, Dr. Samuel Ortom and Senator Bala A. Mohammed respectively, for their support and for physically being on-ground to keep track of the elections. Your dedication has certainly yielded positive results.”

While commending the electoral umpire, Jang said, “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) carried out the election in a complimentary, trustworthy and reasonable way, leaving nobody in doubt as the outcomes reflect the desires of the electorate.

“We commend them and advise the INEC to continue to live up to its name and be a really independent umpire as we engage in the basic elections in 2023.

“The State EXCO of our celebration has shown leadership by ensuring that all the required measures were put in location to guarantee victory for our prospect. For this, the State EXCO likewise is commended.

“However, the job ahead of you is huge, you should not rest on your oars, however work carefully with the national management of our great celebration to mobilise Nigerians to vote out this wicked party in the 2023 general elections.

“This is a task that is possible and need to be done, to ensure a better life for our people and the generations unborn.”

While congratulating the winner of the election, Jang said, “I congratulate Hon. Musa Agah on his triumph, I am quick to advise that he must do all that is possible not to disappoint those that have against all chances chose him”.