JYZ Reps Race 2027: Jabayang’s Camp Vows to Resist Electoral Manipulation.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times] October 13, 2026.

The Campaign Council of Hon. Innocent Umar Jabayang has declared its unwavering support for his ambition to represent the Jalingo-Yorro-Zing Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.

The council, in a press statement by the Hon. Innocent Umar Jabayang Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections said its commitment to Jabayang’s candidacy was non-negotiable, while calling on political stakeholders in the constituency to respect the people’s right to freely choose their preferred representative.

The statement criticised what it described as the activities of self-appointed political gatekeepers, accusing some influential figures of attempting to monopolise political power and dictate the political future of Jalingo, Yorro and Zing local government areas.

According to the council, the electorate has become more politically conscious and is determined to pursue a change in representation through the democratic process.

The campaign council also alleged that some political actors were holding secret meetings and engaging in campaigns of calumny against Jabayang’s ambition. It further expressed concerns over alleged plans to manipulate the electoral process, urging those involved to desist from any action capable of undermining the credibility of the 2027 elections.

The council called on supporters and eligible voters to participate actively in the elections and protect the integrity of their votes, from polling units to collation centres, in accordance with the law.

It maintained that the political future of Jalingo-Yorro-Zing should be determined by the electorate rather than a select group of influential individuals.

The statement ended with a declaration of the campaign council’s resolve to sustain its support for Jabayang, expressing confidence that the people would determine the outcome of the contest through their ballots.

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