Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, has emerged as the winner of the highly contested Adamawa Governorship election, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Barrister Hudu Yunusa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state, announced the final results of the election after the supplementary polls held on Saturday.
The election was keenly contested by various political parties in the state, but it was Senator Aisha Dahiru, who emerged victorious with a total of 394,141 votes. Her closest rival, Malam Nuhu Ribadu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), trailed behind with a total of 83,041 votes, while the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ahmadu Fintiri, came in third with 57,654 votes.
Senator Aisha Dahiru’s victory is historic, as she is the first female governor-elect in the history of Adamawa State. Her triumph at the polls is a testament to her popularity and the people’s belief in her ability to steer the state’s affairs towards growth and development.
Speaking after her victory was announced, Senator Aisha Dahiru thanked the people of Adamawa State for their overwhelming support and confidence in her leadership. She promised to work tirelessly towards fulfilling her campaign promises, which include improving the state’s infrastructure, boosting the economy, and creating employment opportunities for the youth.
The announcement of Senator Aisha Dahiru as the winner of the Adamawa Governorship election has been greeted with widespread jubilation and celebration across the state. The people are optimistic that her leadership will bring positive change to the state and improve their standard of living.
•SOURCE: PUNCH NEWS
