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POLITICS: Solomon Picks Nomination Forms, Joins Race for Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Seat.


By Our Correspondent, May 5, 2026.

An aspirant for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, , has formally entered the 2027 general elections race after obtaining her Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.

The development was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by her campaign organisation, describing the move as a clear indication of her readiness to contest and provide what it termed “purposeful, inclusive and people-centered representation.”

Solomon, who is seeking the seat for the third time, is noted as the first female aspirant to contest for the constituency. Her campaign highlighted her resilience and sustained engagement with grassroots communities as key attributes that set her apart in the race.

Speaking after completing the nomination process, the aspirant reiterated her commitment to delivering effective legislative representation if elected. She outlined priority areas to include human capital development, improved access to education and healthcare, economic empowerment, and infrastructural development across Jalingo, Yorro and Zing.

She also pledged to uphold transparency, accountability and responsiveness in leadership, assuring constituents that her representation would reflect their aspirations.

The campaign organisation expressed confidence that her experience and track record would appeal to both party delegates and the electorate as political activities ahead of the 2027 polls gather momentum.

Stakeholders and supporters were urged to rally behind her candidacy in pursuit of what the campaign described as a more inclusive and prosperous constituency.

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