The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept the just-concluded Niger State Local Government Council elections, winning all 25 chairmanship seats across the state.
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) officially confirmed the results, describing the polls as “credible, transparent, and reflective of the people’s will.”
In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Operations, Mohammed Liman, NSIEC said all Returning Officers had concluded collation and declaration of results in line with the Electoral Law and the Commission’s operational guidelines.
“After careful review, the Commission approved and ratified the results, confirming the duly elected chairmen and councillors who satisfied all legal requirements,” Liman stated.
According to the list released, APC candidates won in all 25 Local Government Areas, including Agaie, Bida, Kontagora, Lapai, Bosso, Chanchaga, Wushishi, and others.