The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ASIEC) has officially announced the results of the local government council chairmanship elections held on July 13, 2024. The elections, which saw keen participation across all local government areas, concluded with the following candidates emerging victorious, all representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP):
1. Demsa LGA: Akham Jalo
2. Fufore LGA: Shaibu Babas
3. Ganye LGA: Farouk Mohammed
4. Girei LGA: Adamu Umar Dalatu
5. Gombi LGA: Mark Ishaya
6. Guyuk LGA: Barr Kassah D. Shallum
7. Hong LGA: Inuwa Usman
8. Jada LGA: Salihu Mahmud Sa’o
9. Lamurde LGA: Bulus Daniel
10. Madagali LGA: Simon Musa Shashi
11. Maiha LGA: Abubakar Mustapha
12. Mayo-Belwa LGA: Hon Umar Nashong
13. Michika LGA: Dan’Biyu Paul Tumba
14. Mubi-North LGA: Musa Hassan
15. **Mubi-South LGA**: Hamidu A. Jingi
16. Numan LGA: Innocent Koto
17. Shelleng LGA: Abubakar Musa Abba
18. Song LGA: Idris Yahaya
19. Toungo LGA: Suleiman Gankuba
20. Yola-North LGA: Jibril Ibrahim
21. Yola-South LGA: Salihu Usman M.
The ASIEC emphasized the importance of voter participation, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights responsibly. The commission expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the elections and thanked all stakeholders for their cooperation and commitment to a peaceful electoral process.
The elected chairmen are expected to take office promptly and begin their tenure with a focus on development and the welfare of their respective local government areas.