By Jako Keke, May 6, 2026. Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has formally entered the race for the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State after picking up his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made in an official press release issued by the Bwacha Media Campaign Team on Tuesday, signaling what it described as the beginning of a “mission-driven” campaign anchored on development and inclusive governance. According to the statement, Bwacha’s decision to contest is driven by a commitment to advancing progress in key sectors including rural security, infrastructure development, and economic revitalization across the state. The campaign noted that his aspiration is also a response to growing calls from citizens across Taraba’s three senatorial districts for experienced and visionary leadership. “Senator Bwacha’s decision to run reflects the collective desire of the people for inclusive governan...
By our Correspondent, May 6, 2026. Hon. Leah Olusiyi Solomon has dismissed rumours claiming she has withdrawn from the race for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat, describing the reports as false and misleading. In a press statement issued on Tuesday by her campaign organization, the aspirant insisted that she remains fully committed to contesting the seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State. Solomon, who recently completed the purchase of her Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, alleged that the rumours were the handiwork of “sponsored and unscrupulous elements” seeking to weaken her rising political profile and growing support base. She urged party members, supporters, and the general public to disregard what she termed misinformation, emphasizing that her ambition remains intact as preparations intensify ahead of the party’s primaries. Reaffirming her determination, the aspirant pledged to provide purposefu...