A resident identified as Sani Abdullahi was reportedly killed during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday. The incident occurred amid protests over delays in the conduct of the primary election, which didn't take place as scheduled.

According to Daily Trust, witnesses said the victim, a resident of Kasuwan Ali community, was allegedly hit by a stray bullet after soldiers intervened to disperse protesting youths at the venue. A resident, Ibrahim Sale, told Daily Trust that tensions began after electoral officials failed to arrive for the exercise earlier scheduled for Saturday morning. The youths started protesting, alleging that the delay was deliberate, and they won't back down until the election was held.

The situation escalated after some protesters allegedly threw stones at security personnel. The soldiers then started shooting, and a stray bullet hit the victim, Mr Sale reportedly said. The incident reportedly caused panic at the venue, with residents demanding an investigation into the killing and justice for the deceased.

The development comes amid heightened political activities in Plateau State following the APC primary elections conducted across several constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, lost his bid to secure the APC ticket for a third term. Mr Gagdi was defeated by John Tongshinen, who polled 29,968 votes against the lawmaker’s 5,849 votes during the direct primary election conducted across the constituency.

Declaring the result in Pankshin on Sunday, the APC returning officer, Monday Daspan, said the exercise was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. Mr Daspan said, 'By the powers conferred on me as the chairman of this committee, I hereby declare Dr John Tongshinen as the winner of the primaries for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency based on the records available to me.'

Mr Gagdi currently chairs the House of Representatives Committee on Navy. The latest incident in Mangu adds to growing concerns over political and security tensions in parts of Plateau State, where communities have recently witnessed recurring violence and deadly attacks.

'The exercise was supposed to hold on Saturday morning, but it didn’t take place because of the absence of returning officers. So the youths started protesting, alleging that the delay was deliberate,' Mr Sale reportedly said.

The incident is a stark reminder of the violence that often accompanies Nigerian elections. It's essential that electoral officials ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, the incident in Plateau State highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner.

  • A resident, Sani Abdullahi, was killed during the APC primary election in Plateau State.
  • The incident occurred amid protests over delays in the conduct of the primary election.
  • The member representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Yusuf Gagdi, lost his bid to secure the APC ticket for a third term.
  • John Tongshinen polled 29,968 votes against Mr Gagdi’s 5,849 votes during the direct primary election.
  • The exercise was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies.

The APC primary election in Plateau State is a critical step towards the 2027 general elections. The election is expected to be highly contested, with various candidates vying for different positions. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, as they can't afford to have any more incidents like this.

As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, the incident in Plateau State serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is what the people of Plateau State deserve.

The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner, and they won't tolerate anything less.

The 2027 general elections are expected to be highly contested, with various candidates vying for different positions. The incident in Plateau State highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, as it's crucial for the country's democracy.

In order to prevent such incidents, the electoral commission and security agencies must work together to ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent. The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner, and it's essential that electoral officials prioritize this.

The incident in Plateau State serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is what they're supposed to do.

As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, it's essential that electoral officials ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner. The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner, and electoral officials can't fail them.

The incident in Plateau State highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is a must.

The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner, and they can't ignore it.

As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, it's essential that electoral officials ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, as it's crucial for the country's future.

The incident in Plateau State serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is what they need to do.

The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner, and they won't settle for anything less.

In order to prevent such incidents, the electoral commission and security agencies must work together to ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent. The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner, and it's essential that electoral officials prioritize this, as they can't afford to fail.

The incident in Plateau State highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is a necessity.

The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner, and they won't tolerate anything less, as they deserve better.

The incident in Plateau State serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is what they're supposed to do, and they can't fail.

As the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, it's essential that electoral officials ensure that elections are conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner. The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner, and electoral officials can't fail them, as it's their responsibility.

The incident in Plateau State highlights the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent, which is crucial for the country's democracy, and they can't ignore it.

The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner, and they won't settle for anything less, as they deserve better, and they won't give up.

The incident in Plateau State serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner. The electoral commission and security agencies must work together to prevent such incidents and ensure that the electoral process is peaceful and transparent. The people of Plateau State deserve to have their voices heard in a peaceful and transparent manner. The incident in Mangu Local Government Area is a stark reminder of the need for electoral officials to ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.