The retired naval officer also highlighted widespread disenfranchisement across the state, stating that party members waited at designated polling centres in various areas, only to be left without officials or materials. He personally experienced this issue when he travelled to his ward in Nemel, Kanke Local Government Area, to vote, but found no electoral materials or officials present. This, he said, rendered him unable to cast his ballot.
Bida questioned the credibility of the results, calling them unrealistic and pointing to a voting pattern that appeared too uniform to be genuine. He suggested this uniformity could indicate possible manipulation of figures. He called for an independent review of the results using statistical tools to verify their authenticity and ensure transparency.
He also accused the party of excluding his team from the collation and declaration of results, which he said violated standard electoral procedures. Bida urged the APC National Working Committee (NWC) to intervene and investigate the conduct of the primary to safeguard the party’s internal democracy. While appealing to his supporters to remain calm, he affirmed his intention to pursue legal and constitutional remedies to seek redress.
Meanwhile, the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee, led by Returning Officer Fidelis Mnyim, declared Caleb Mutfwang the winner with 233,335 votes, while Bida received 3,070 votes. The outcome has now sparked calls for accountability and transparency within the party as the race for the Plateau State governorship moves toward the general election. The coming days may see legal challenges and internal party deliberations that could shape the political landscape in the state.
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