Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, Zamfara Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) has commended former Governors and other stakeholders of the party in the state over its victory at Saturday’s by-election in the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency.
By Ishaq Zaki
Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, Zamfara Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) has commended former Governors and other stakeholders of the party in the state over its victory at Saturday’s by-election in the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Thursday declared the APC candidate, Kamilu Sa’idu, as the winner of the by-election.
NAN also reports that the declaration followed the conclusion of the supplementary election in two registration areas with five polling units which were cancelled after the Aug. 16 by-election.
The result declared by the Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Lawal Sa’adu, saw Sa’idu scoring 8,182 voters while the PDP candidate polled 5,544 votes.
Speaking to newsmen in Gusau on Friday, Danfulani described the election as credible.
He said “The by-election was very successful in spite of more pressure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to win the election.
“We appreciate our key leaders of APC in the state, Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle.
“We want to commend the efforts of other stakeholders of the party particularly, the APC ‘Commander’ for the by-election and House of Reps member, Abdulmalik Zubairu, for his efforts during the election exercise.
“We really appreciate APC members and supporters for their unity as well as conducting themselves in peaceful and orderly manner,” he added.
The APC chairman also commended INEC and the security agencies for making good arrangements for the by-election which led to the peaceful conduct of the by-election.
“Our appreciation also goes to journalists for their professional conduct and balanced reportage during the coverage of the election,” Danfulani added.(NAN)