APC Sweeps Gombe State Local Council Elections

The All Progressives Congress secured a total victory in the Gombe State local government elections, capturing every available seat. The ruling party claimed all administrative leadership roles following a significant expansion of the state’s local council structures.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the Gombe state LGA election.

Abdullahi Garba, the head of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), confirmed the clean sweep on Saturday. He announced that the ruling political platform secured all 24 chairmanship positions alongside all 240 councillorship seats throughout the territory.

Garba explained that the voting process was the first to occur across 24 distinct administrative councils. This figure increased from 11 areas during the previous voting timeframe, caused by the introduction of 13 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

The previous electoral process in 2023 took place within 11 local government areas. However, the governor established 13 extra Local Council Development Areas to bring governance and infrastructure closer to residents.

The electoral commission collaborated with state leadership, offering recommendations that received official executive endorsement. Officials conducted study tours to areas like Lagos State to analyze their local council operations before finalizing regulatory framework through the state legislature.

The state previously managed 11 local government structures but now operates 24. The total number of ward representatives also rose from 114 councillors previously to 240 officials currently, reflecting significant administrative growth.

The electoral chief noted that though numerous political organizations joined the race, only the ruling party managed to register contestants for every open position across the 24 councils.

The primary party ran a complete slate of candidates across all 24 local government areas. In contrast, the African Action Congress entered the race in just 3 local governments, while the Democratic Leadership Alliance participated in 6 zones.

The Youth Party maintained a presence in 3 local governments. Similarly, the Zenith Labour Party and the National Rescue Movement limited their participation to 3 local government areas each.

Following the verification of the incoming data, the commission head declared the ruling organization the winner of all contested executive and legislative roles.

Based on the official data compiled from the field, the ruling platform secured victory across every single local government area. The organization similarly claimed all 240 available legislative representative seats.

The electoral chief concluded by expressing gratitude to the participating political entities, polling monitors, civil society groups, media representatives, and the state administration for their assistance during the voting process.

Historical Context

The 2026 local government election represents a major structural shift in Gombe State’s political geography. The transition from 11 local government areas to 24 administrative units mirrors strategies used in other Nigerian states to decentralize authority.

By doubling the available councillorship seats from 114 to 240, the state government altered the local legislative framework, expanding the political system ahead of future state-wide contests.

FAQs

Which political party won the Gombe State local government elections?

The All Progressives Congress won every single contested position, securing all available chairmanship and councillorship seats across the state.

How many local councils participated in this election cycle?

A total of 24 local councils participated, which increased from 11 councils in the 2023 election cycle following the creation of 13 new Local Council Development Areas.

Did other political parties field candidates for every position?

No, only the ruling party fielded candidates across all 24 local government areas. Other opposition parties only contested in select areas, ranging from 3 to 6 local government councils.