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APC: Hon. Leah Olusiyi Submits APC Nomination Forms for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Reps Seat.


By Jako Keke May 7, 2026.

The lone female aspirant for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Hon. Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon, has officially submitted her Expression of Interest and Nomination forms at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

Hon. Olusiyi, who is making her third attempt to represent the constituency at the National Assembly, arrived at the APC headquarters in company of supporters, political associates and well-wishers who accompanied her in a show of solidarity and confidence in her aspiration

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The aspirant described her decision to remain in the race as a reflection of her commitment to effective and people-oriented representation for the people of Jalingo, Yorro and Zing local government areas.

Speaking shortly after submitting the forms, Hon. Olusiyi reiterated her resolve to provide quality leadership, inclusive representation and equitable distribution of democratic dividends if elected to the House of Representatives.

She stressed the need for fairness, unity and purposeful representation capable of addressing the developmental challenges confronting the constituency, especially in the areas of youth empowerment, women inclusion, education and infrastructure development.

The female aspirant also appreciated the growing support and encouragement she has continued to receive from party faithful and residents across the constituency, assuring them that their trust and confidence would not be taken for granted.

Hon. Olusiyi further pledged to run an issue-based campaign anchored on competence, accessibility and service delivery, noting that her aspiration is driven by a passion to give voice to the people and attract meaningful development to the constituency.

Political observers say her emergence in the race has continued to generate conversations on increased women participation in politics and leadership in Taraba State.

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