BREAKING: INEC Finally Declares Winner of Kebbi Governorship Election
- Dr Nasiru Idris of the APC has been declared the winner of the Kebbi State Governorship Election by INEC, defeating his rival from the PDP, Aminu Bande
- The initial election held on March 18 was declared inconclusive due to violence and over-voting, and a supplementary election was held with Dr Idris receiving a total of 409,225 votes
- INEC expressed satisfaction with the process and hopes to improve on the feat recorded in Kebbi state
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr Nasiru Idris, has been declared the winner of the Kebbi State Governorship Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The returning officer for the governorship election, Professor Sa’idu Yusuf, announced that Dr Idris won the election with a total of 409,225 votes, defeating his rival, Aminu Bande of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 360,940 votes, Daily Trust reported.
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“I, Sa’idu Yusuf, returning officer of Kebbi State Governorship Election hereby declared Nasiru Idris of the APC winner of the governorship election having polled a total of 409,225 and having satisfying the requirements of the law," the returning officer said.
Why Kebbi governorship election was previously declared inconclusive
It is worth noting that the governorship election initially took place on March 18 but was declared inconclusive by INEC due to cases of violence and over-voting.
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The supplementary election was subsequently held, with a total of 95,897 registered voters and 40,186 accredited voters. The APC received 20,967 votes, while the PDP received 17,960 votes in the supplementary election.
The total valid votes recorded in the election were 781,478, with 19,082 votes rejected as invalid.
The total votes cast were 800,560, with Dr Idris of the APC garnering a total of 409,225 votes, and Aminu Bande of the PDP polling 360,940 votes.
Kebbi governorship election: INEC reacts
Speaking to journalists, Festus Okoye, the INEC National Publicity and Voter Education Commissioner, stated that the outcome of the supplementary election in Kebbi State demonstrates INEC's commitment to doing what is right.
“We hope to build on this and as well improve on the feat recorded in kebbi State. We are sure the people of kebbi State would be happy with the process that produced their governor elect," Okoye said.
INEC nullifies declaration of Aisha Binani as winner of Adamawa governorship election
In another report, INEC nullified the declaration of Aisha Dahiru Binani as the winner of the Adamawa state governorship election.
In a statement released by Okoye, INEC said the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) made the declaration despite the fact that the process has not been concluded.
The electoral commission said the REC's action is a clear overstepping of the powers of the Returning Officer and is, therefore, invalid and without any legal effect.
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