JALINGO — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has affirmed Hon. Afiniki Yarima as its candidate for the Taraba South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, replacing Barr. Tanko Kyan-Emoh in the race.
Yarima’s emergence adds another dimension to the contest for the Taraba South Senate seat as political parties intensify preparations and reposition their candidates ahead of the elections.
Speaking after her affirmation, Yarima pledged to provide what she described as effective, inclusive and responsible representation for the people of the senatorial district if elected.
She identified road infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth employment, agricultural development and community security as some of the major areas she intends to prioritise.
“I am one of you. I understand our struggles and share our dreams,” Yarima said, promising to approach the responsibility with integrity, humility and commitment.
She also pledged to represent all communities within the senatorial district irrespective of ethnic or religious differences.
Yarima called on residents of Taraba South to support her candidacy, saying her ambition is centred on improving representation and addressing development challenges confronting communities across the district.
Her emergence also increases female participation in the developing 2027 political contest in Taraba State, with APGA presenting a woman for one of the state’s three senatorial seats.
The development comes as APGA expands its political activities across Taraba ahead of the elections.
The party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, popularly known as Danji SS, has also intensified political engagements and grassroots mobilisation across the state.
Supporters of Shiddi say his political strategy has focused on direct engagement with communities and building grassroots structures, particularly in Southern Taraba and other parts of the state.
Yarima, meanwhile, said her campaign would seek to mobilise communities across Taraba South around what she described as a common desire for stronger representation and development.
With political activities gathering momentum, her emergence sets the stage for another competitive senatorial contest in Taraba South as parties begin presenting their candidates and programmes to the electorate.
