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PDP Protests as Kaduna Electoral Commission Announces APC Victory in 23 Local Governments
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Jago
On Saturday, the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the local government elections held on the same day.According to the Commission’s Chairman, Hajiya Mohammed, eight political parties participated in the elections, with the APC securing victories in 23 chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship seats across the state.continue Reading>>>
She announced, “Under the authority given to the Commission, I confirm the results as submitted by the returning officers. APC has won all 23 local government chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship seats statewide.”
Hajiya Mohammed further listed the local governments where the APC claimed victory, including Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South.Other local governments won by the APC include Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zango-Kataf, and Zaria.The chairman praised the peaceful conduct of the elections, crediting the voters and citizens of Kaduna State. She noted, “The orderly election process reflects that democracy is thriving in the state, and we aim to continue building on this success for the consolidation of democracy.”
However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejected the outcome of the elections, claiming the exercise was never conducted. They disputed the legitimacy of the election results in Kaduna State.There were reports of delayed voting in areas like Tudun Wada, Kaduna South Local Government, where polling started as late as 3:30. Continue Reading>>>
The PDP spokesperson, Maria Dogo, expressed frustration, stating, “No proper election took place. Election materials were distributed without notifying party agents, and there were no result sheets among the materials.
We want the public to know that no local government election took place in Kaduna.”Eight political parties participated in the elections, including ADC, AAC, APGA, LP, NNPP, PDP, PRP, and YPP. Reports have already been submitted by the Electoral and Returning Officers.
