The Yandang nation welcomes its first Senator.
Rev Binos Dauda Yaroe, under the umbrella of the PDP, has defeated the incumbent APC senator, with a margin of 46,612 votes. This is the second time Rev Binos has contested for a political office. The first was in the last held 2015 election, where he contested under the PDM party and managed to place second behind the APC candidate.
The indigenous ethnic groups in the southern senatorial zone, such as the Bwatiye and Chamba, are major groups in Adamawa state. The Yandang ethnic group, however, is a minority, having only a few thousand indigenous people. This makes Yandang a minority among minorities. The highest political office ever held by a Yandang person is Local Government chairman of Mayo Belwa, while the highest appointment has been state commissioner. The backing of all the ethnic groups has played a great role in this victory, especially that of the Bwatiye nation who threw their full weight behind the candidate.
Adamawa Southern senatorial district comprises of nine local government areas, making it the largest in the entire country. The zone is home to about 20 diverse ethnic groups who speak various languages. The senator elect has a great task ahead, but with dedication, honesty and the full support of his people, we ttust that he will prevail.
This win means a great deal to not just Yandang people, but to other minority ethnic groups around the country. It gives hope to the minorities that some day, their turn will come, their existence will matter and their voices will be heard, even in the midst of louder, stronger voices.
"My victory is dedicated to the people of the zone. The victory is a strong sign of unity among diverse ethnic groups. For a very long time, this zone has not had representation. We will make the voice of our people heard"
Rev Binos Dauda Yaroe, 2019
The indigenous ethnic groups in the southern senatorial zone, such as the Bwatiye and Chamba, are major groups in Adamawa state. The Yandang ethnic group, however, is a minority, having only a few thousand indigenous people. This makes Yandang a minority among minorities. The highest political office ever held by a Yandang person is Local Government chairman of Mayo Belwa, while the highest appointment has been state commissioner. The backing of all the ethnic groups has played a great role in this victory, especially that of the Bwatiye nation who threw their full weight behind the candidate.
Adamawa Southern senatorial district comprises of nine local government areas, making it the largest in the entire country. The zone is home to about 20 diverse ethnic groups who speak various languages. The senator elect has a great task ahead, but with dedication, honesty and the full support of his people, we ttust that he will prevail.
This win means a great deal to not just Yandang people, but to other minority ethnic groups around the country. It gives hope to the minorities that some day, their turn will come, their existence will matter and their voices will be heard, even in the midst of louder, stronger voices.
"My victory is dedicated to the people of the zone. The victory is a strong sign of unity among diverse ethnic groups. For a very long time, this zone has not had representation. We will make the voice of our people heard"
Rev Binos Dauda Yaroe, 2019
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