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BREAKING: Show of Power As APC Overtakes NNPP in Kano State

Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 8:46 PM by Aanu Adegun 1 min read

In a twist of things, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Gawuna, is now leading his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) rival in Kano state, Abba Kabiru Yusuf.

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Yusuf was ahead in the results so far declared but Gawuna bounced back and secured a marginal lead.

So far, 19 local government areas have been declared at the state collation centre.

The LGAs are Rano, Rogo, Makoda, Kunchi, Wudil, Karaye, Tsanyawa, Minjibir, Gabasawa, Ajingi, Bagwai, Kabo, Shanini, Kibiya and Albasu.

The APC has so far polled 328,040 votes while NNPP has 326,927 votes, leaving a margin of 1,113 votes.

Out of the 19 LGAs, APC has won eight, while NNPP is leading in 11.

Source: Legit.ng

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Aanu Adegun Aanu Adegun is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in both digital and traditional media. A graduate of English Studies from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state. Aanu joined Legit.ng in 2016 covering politics and current affairs. Aanu started his journalism career as a features writer. He once anchored some specialised pages of a national newspaper. You can reach him via - aanu.adegun@corp.legit.ng

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