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INEC Declares Zamfara By-Election Inconclusive

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency inconclusive.

Announcing the results at the Kasuwar Daji Collation Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2025, INEC disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 6,999 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 5,339 votes.
This gave the APC a lead margin of 1,660 votes.

A breakdown of the results from the six wards showed the APC leading in four wards, while the PDP won in two:

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Kagara Ward: APC 783, PDP 682

Saka Jiki Ward: APC 1,021, PDP 359

Banga Ward: APC 1,163, PDP 1,466

Kyanbarawa Ward: APC 1,162, PDP 660

Kurya Ward: APC 983, PDP 1,580

Dan Isah Ward: APC 1,887, PDP 592

Despite APC’s lead, INEC declared the election inconclusive, citing irregularities and the need for a rerun in three polling units of Kyanbarawa Ward and two polling units in Saka Jiki Ward.

The electoral body assured that a new date will be announced for the supplementary election to determine the eventual winner.


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