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ADAMAWA: PDP leads as INEC announces governorship results of 17 LGAs

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With just four local government area results yet to be announced, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umaru Fintiri appears to be heading for victory in Adamawa State.

The results of 17 out of 21 LGAs of the state as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shows the PDP is leading incumbent Governor Mohammed Bindow of the All Progressive Congress.

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PDP’s Fintiri is leading with 308,356 votes, while Bindow has 288,443 votes.

The results announced at the Governorship Collation Centre in Yola before the Returning Officer, Prof. Andrew Haruna, indicated that Fintiri won in Mayo-Belwa, Yola North, Song, Michika, Numan, Guyuk, Jada, Lamurde and Demsa Local Government Areas.

Bindow clinched Shelleng, Yola South, Girei, Mubi North, Mubi South, Maiha, Fufore and Ganye Local Government Areas.

The results from the remaining four local government areas of the state are being awaited.

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