The Lawyers Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State has called on the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to uphold the emergence of Hon. Timdi Nkat as the party’s candidate for the Mikang State Constituency seat in the Plateau State House of Assembly.
In a statement signed by Barr. Chasel Drenkat, the forum urged the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and the NWC to respect what it described as the clear wishes of party members following repeated electoral exercises in the area. The group said multiple rounds of primaries and rerun exercises consistently produced the same outcome in favour of Nkat, despite controversies that led to cancellations in some wards.
It explained that a supplementary election was conducted in affected areas, including Piapung A, Piapung B, Tunkus, and Lalin wards, although disruptions reportedly prevented full participation in some locations.The forum alleged that electoral officials and security personnel were attacked in Piapung by suspected thugs, resulting in injuries and disruptions to the process.
Despite the challenges, the group insisted that Hon. Timdi Nkat emerged victorious, describing his success as a reflection of the will of party members in Mikang. It added that the outcome of the various electoral exercises showed consistency and should be upheld to strengthen internal democracy within the APC.
The stakeholders also argued that supporting Nkat’s emergence would promote fairness and political balance within Mikang Local Government Area, noting that Garkawa District has yet to produce a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly since the creation of the area.
The forum commended electoral officials and security agencies for their conduct during the exercise and expressed confidence in the party leadership. It urged the APC NWC to respect the mandate as it stands, saying doing so would reinforce unity, justice, and public confidence in the party ahead of future elections.
