The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the bye-election for the Kaura-Namoda South Constituency in Zamfara State inconclusive, citing discrepancies between the vote margin and the number of collected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in cancelled polling units.

Announcing the decision, Returning Officer Professor Lawal Sa’adu of the Federal University, Gusau, explained that elections were cancelled in two registration areas; Sakajiki and Kyambarawa wards, due to irregularities.

In Sakajiki (code 06), two polling units with 1,357 registered voters and 1,298 collected PVCs were affected.

In Kyambarawa (code 05), cancellations occurred in three polling units with 4,088 registered voters and 1,964 collected PVCs.

In total, 5,446 voters were registered across the five affected units, with 3,265 PVCs collected.

Preliminary results showed the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading with 7,001 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trailed with 5,339 votes, a margin of 1,662.

However, this margin was smaller than the 3,265 PVCs collected in the cancelled polling units, prompting INEC to declare the election inconclusive in accordance with Sections 24 (2 & 3), 47 (3), and 51 (2) of the Electoral Act, 2022.

The APC’s Zamfara chapter has responded to the development, expressing appreciation to voters and calling the election “tough” and “tense.”

In a statement issued Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party accused the PDP-led state government of using intimidation tactics during the poll.

“No doubt, the election was tough, tense, and conducted under very harsh conditions as the government in power used all its illegal machinery to threaten and harass the electorate,” the statement read.

“Yet the people remained focused and resilient.”

The party thanked key figures, including Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for their continued support.

The APC also criticized the state government’s performance, stating the poll reflected growing public dissatisfaction.

It warned against any attempt to alter the people’s mandate and urged its supporters to remain calm as the electoral process continues.

“We sincerely thank the people of Kyambarawa, Banga, Sakajiki, Kurya, Dan-Isa, and Kagara for their massive turnout despite intimidation. Any attempt to subvert their will shall be strongly resisted,” the statement concluded.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Folajimi Oyekunle, has won the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election held in Oyo State on Saturday, August 16.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Oyekunle the winner at the collation centre in Ikolaba High School, Ibadan, on Sunday.

The declaration was made by the Returning Officer, Dr. Abiodun Oluwadare.

Oyekunle secured 18,404 votes, defeating his closest challenger, Adewale Olatunji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 8,312 votes.

Other candidates trailed far behind, with Femi Akin-Alamu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polling 88 votes, Olabisi Olajumoke of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) earning 40 votes, and Hammed Badmus of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) recording 18 votes.

“Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of valid votes, I hereby declare Folajimi Oyekunle of the PDP as the winner of the election,” said Dr. Oluwadare.

The bye-election was conducted to fill the vacant seat left by the death of Hon. Olaide Akinremi, a member of the APC and former chairman of the House Committee on Science and Research, who passed away on July 10, 2025.

Dr. Ali Kiyawa, candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has emerged victorious in the Bagwai/Shanono State Assembly bye-election held in Kano State.

The result was officially announced early Sunday morning by the Returning Officer, Professor Hassan Shitu, who declared Kiyawa the winner with 16,198 votes.

His closest rival, Ahmad Kadamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), garnered 5,347 votes.

While the Bagwai/Shanono result was declared, tensions flared over the ongoing by-election in the Ghari/Tsanyawa constituency.

Several NNPP officials staged a sit-in protest at the INEC office in Kano, alleging attempts to manipulate the outcome of that election.

According to Sanusi Tofa, spokesperson for the Kano State Governor, the party members vowed not to vacate the premises until the final results were released.

In a statement issued on Saturday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka called for an immediate cancellation of both the Shanono/Bagwai bye-election and the Ghari rerun election.

He cited reports of violence, voter intimidation, and disruptions by armed thugs across multiple polling units.

“Verifiable reports from Shanono, Bagwai, and Ghari show voters fleeing due to violence, with security forces unable to contain the chaos,” Morka said.

“Continuing with these elections in such conditions undermines democratic principles and threatens electoral credibility.”

The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the arrest of 288 individuals allegedly attempting to disrupt the elections.

The suspects, reportedly affiliated with political actors, were found in possession of dangerous weapons.

Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna, disclosed the arrests on Saturday, stating that they occurred in several local government areas where the elections were being held.

“As of 1 p.m. Saturday, 288 suspected thugs had been apprehended with dangerous weapons,” Haruna confirmed.

“They are being investigated for their roles in the attempted disruption of the electoral process.”

Dr. Joseph Ikpea, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been declared the winner of the Edo Central Senatorial Bye-Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The result was announced in the early hours of Sunday by the Returning Officer, Professor Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, at the collation centre in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area.

According to the official results, Ikpea secured 105,129 votes, defeating his closest rival, Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 15,146 votes.

“I, Prof. Omo-Iwoze, hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2025 Edo Central Senatorial District bye-election held on August 16, 2025,” the declaration read. “That Joseph Ikpea of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner of the election.”

In his post-election remarks, Ikpea attributed his victory to divine providence and the overwhelming support of the people of Edo Central.

“This is a victory for vision over sentiment, and for progress over politics-as-usual,” he said. “I am humbled by the trust reposed in me and will not disappoint the people.”

He pledged to work closely with community leaders, his party, and the state government to ensure effective representation, promising to prioritize infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and strengthening traditional institutions.

Ikpea also praised Governor Monday Okpebholo, whose election earlier this year led to the Senate seat becoming vacant.

He described the governor as a “strategic and selfless leader”, and credited him as a key influence in his campaign.

“Governor Okpebholo’s leadership has been a stabilizing force. His unwavering support contributed immensely to our victory.”

The Edo Central senatorial seat became vacant after Monday Okpebholo, the former senator representing the district, was elected and sworn in as Governor of Edo State.

INEC subsequently declared the seat vacant and scheduled the August 16 bye-election to fill the position.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has regained the Ganye State Constituency seat in the Adamawa State House of Assembly following a tightly contested bye-election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The APC candidate, Misa Musa Jauro, secured 16,923 votes, narrowly defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Buba Muhammad Joda, who polled 16,794 votes, a margin of just 129 votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared the results in the early hours of Sunday.

The Returning Officer, Professor Tukur Ahmed, announced the outcome shortly before 5am, bringing the electoral process to a close.

This bye-election was necessitated by the death of the former APC lawmaker, Abdulmalik Musa, who held the seat until 2024.

His passing left the position vacant and triggered the contest between the state’s two dominant political parties.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Emma Nwachukwu, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner of the Anambra South Senatorial Bye-Election held on Saturday, DAILY GAZETTE reports.

According to the final results, Nwachukwu polled a total of 90,408 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Okwuosa who is the candidate of the APC.

The results is as follows;

APGA – 90,408

APC – 19,847

YPP – 6,538

ADC – 2,889

PDP – 68

The bye-election was conducted in seven LGAs of Nnewi South, Nnewi North, Aguata, Orumba North, Orumba South, Ihiala and Ekwusigo.

Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying by political actors during Saturday’s poll.

Speaking after casting his vote at Ward 11, Polling Unit 38, located at the University of Ibadan, Akin-Alamu said he received multiple reports that voters were being offered cash and other incentives in exchange for their votes.

“This kind of practice completely undermines the integrity of the electoral process and erodes the principles of democracy,” he stated.

While condemning the alleged electoral malpractice, the ADC candidate commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely delivery of election materials and the smooth conduct of the voting process.

“INEC did well with logistics. The early arrival of materials ensured a seamless exercise at my polling unit,” he noted.

However, Akin-Alamu expressed concern over the low voter turnout, describing it as a major setback for democratic participation.

“It’s disheartening to see so few people come out to vote. This weakens the democratic process and highlights the need for greater voter education and engagement,” he said.

The by-election was held to fill the vacant seat in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Hon. Olatunji Adewale, popularly known as Murphy, suffered a setback on Saturday as he lost his own polling unit to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Adewale, who voted at Ward 10, Unit 27, secured just six votes, while his PDP opponent, Hon. Folajinmi Oyekunle, polled nine votes to win the unit.

The Labour Party candidate trailed with two votes, bringing the total valid votes cast to 17 out of 248 registered voters at the polling unit.

Though this is only one polling unit among many, early results from other locations indicate that the PDP candidate may be gaining an early lead as vote counting progresses.

The low turnout has raised concerns about voter apathy, even as electoral officials continue collating results across the constituency.

The outcome at Adewale’s polling unit may not significantly affect the overall result, but it reflects the highly competitive nature of the bye-election in Ibadan North, a constituency traditionally considered a political battleground in Oyo State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Barrister Ifeoma Azikiwe, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as the winner of the Onitsha South State Constituency bye-election held on Saturday.

Azikiwe emerged victorious after securing over 7,000 votes, defeating her closest rival, Mrs. Azuka of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a keenly contested race.

The bye-election was conducted to fill a vacant seat in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

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