By Mohammed Baba Busu
Mr. Joshua Gana, the eldest son of the former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana has emerged as the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Lavin, Edati, and Mokwa Federal Constituency, in Niger.
Gana polled 46 votes against 25 votes to defeat his closet rival, Abubakar Suleiman which took place at Kutigi, headquarters of Lavun Local Government at the midnight on Sunday
Other rivals; Abubakar Abdullahi and Adamu Suleiman polled a total of 23 and 3 votes, respectively.
Gana, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to God for making it possible for them to be a living witness of the just-concluded PDP primaries.
He said: “I thank our dear delegates, esteemed supporters, and the entire good people of our federal constituency.
“Your trust and belief would yield greater upliftment for our people and our great party.”
The candidate assured of better days ahead for the people of his constituency, if given the mandate during the forthcoming general elections.
Gana further promised never to let the people down, saying, “I will strive to be diligent, pious, and patriotic.
“I will also try to attract more federal projects to the Constituency, Niger, and Nigeria.”
“This is my pledge and I will never renege in redeeming it.
