Politics

INEC Declares Zamfara Constituency Bye-Election Inconclusive

INEC Declares Zamfara Constituency Bye-Election Inconclusive

 

 

 

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the bye-election conducted in Bakura constituency, Zamfara State inconclusive.

The Returning Officer, Professor Ibrahim Magawata told journalists that the election results of five polling units in Bakura ward have been cancelled.

The affected units according to Professor Magawata have a total number of 11,429 votes.

He announced that the PDP candidate, Ibrahim Tudu scored a total number of 18,645 votes, while the APC candidate, Bello Dankande Gamji polled 16, 464.

New date for the conclusion of the election in the affected polling units would be announced later.

Meanwhile, two ad-hoc staff of the commission have been declared missing and their whereabouts still unknown at the time of filing in this report.

 

editor

Recent Posts

Real Estate Industry Experts, Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Building Collapse In Lagos, Seek Urgent Reform

Real Estate industry experts and stakeholders have raised alarm over building collapse in Lagos and…

13 hours ago

Zenith Bank Tops Nigeria’s Banking Sector For 16th Consecutive Year In The 2025 Top 1000 World Bank’s Ranking 

Zenith Bank Plc has retained its position as the Number One Bank in Nigeria by…

13 hours ago

Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Is Dead

A former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai is dead.   The legendary shot stopper died…

1 day ago

Unity Bank Empowers Young Entrepreneurs With ₦16M Business Grant

No fewer than 30 young entrepreneurs have been awarded a ₦16 million business grant by…

1 day ago

Union Bank Strengthens Sustainability Leadership With Symposium And School Recycle Bin Donations On World Environment Day 2025 

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and ESG in Africa,…

1 day ago

Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota Dies In Car Crash

Liverpool Forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash.     Glamtush reports that Liverpool…

1 day ago