APC sweeps key polls in Kano, Kaduna, Edo with decisive victories

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded major wins in weekend supplementary and by-elections across Kano, Kaduna, and Edo states, securing legislative seats at both federal and state levels.

In Kano, APC’s Garba Ya’u Gwarmai emerged victorious in the Ghari/Tsanyawa supplementary election after polling 31,472 votes to defeat Yusuf Ali Maigado of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who scored 27,931 votes.

The contest was rerun after the initial poll was declared inconclusive. The Returning Officer, Prof. Muhammad Waziri of Bayero University, announced the result.

In Edo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Dr. Joseph Ikpea of the APC winner of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election conducted on August 16. INEC Returning Officer Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze announced at the collation centre in Ubiaja that Ikpea secured 105,129 votes, defeating Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,146 votes.

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Speaking shortly after his victory, Ikpea thanked God and the people of Edo Central for their overwhelming support. He said their votes reflected confidence not only in him but also in Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC’s developmental agenda for the state. He praised Okpebholo as a “visionary leader” whose grassroots governance drive and commitment to party unity boosted the APC’s success.

Ikpea also commended the APC leadership and the campaign council for their “coordination, discipline, and tireless efforts,” pledging to focus on infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and strengthening traditional institutions.

In Kaduna, APC’s Fidelix Bagudu clinched victory in the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election after polling 34,580 votes. His nearest PDP rival scored 11,491 votes, while the ADC candidate had 3,477 votes, giving Bagudu a winning margin of 23,089 votes. INEC Returning Officer Prof. Abubakar Jumare announced the results on Sunday in Kaduna.