APC Wins Kebbi Assembly By-Election in Zuru

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed Rabiu Aiki of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election in Kebbi State. Aiki achieved a landslide victory over his closest opponent in an exercise marked by exceptionally low voter participation across the constituency.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced Rabiu Aiki from the All Progressives Congress as the rightful winner of the legislative by-election for the Zuru State Constituency within the Kebbi State House of Assembly.

While disclosing the final outcomes at the central collation venue, the designated Collation Officer, Muhammad Danladi, who represents the Federal University Birnin Kebbi, confirmed that Rabiu Garba Aiki secured 4,871 total votes. This outcome successfully overpowered Aliyu Muhammad of the Labour Party, who managed only 168 votes.

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Danladi, an academic professor, officially reported that the comprehensive registry of eligible voters for this specific constituency encompasses 109,385 citizens. In contrast to this large base, a mere 5,156 individuals turned up at their polling stations and received official accreditation to cast ballots.

The returning academic professional specified that the electoral process yielded exactly 5,055 legitimate and valid votes. Field officials identified and separated 95 invalid ballots that failed to meet standard voting criteria, excluding them from the final tally.

This localized parliamentary election was structured and executed across numerous voting centers situated throughout the Zuru Local Government Area. The exercise became necessary to fill the legislative vacancy created by the sudden passing of the previous incumbent, the late Speaker Muhammad Usman Zuru.

Observers noted that the democratic exercise suffered from pervasive citizen apathy, which translated into minimal voter turnout within most local administrative divisions. Nevertheless, the ruling party successfully asserted its dominance early on, holding an undisputed and widening advantage throughout the compilation sequence.

See results from the wards below

• Registered Voters: 6,139
• Accredited Voters: 238
• APC: 226
• LP: 10
• Registered Voters: 6,117
• Accredited Voters: 120
• APC: 116
• LP: 1

3. Rumu-Dabai-Seme Ward

• Registered Voters: 5,147
• Accredited Voters: 460
• APC: 446
• LP: 6
• Registered Voters: 16,405
• Accredited Voters: 495
• APC: 475
• LP: 14
• Registered Voters: 5,799
• Accredited Voters: 271
• APC: 257
• Registered Voters: 10,998
• Accredited Voters: 894
• APC: 830
• LP: 34
• Registered Voters: 9,146
• Accredited Voters: 685
• APC: 659
• LP: 16
• Registered Voters: 26,992
• Accredited Voters: 1,132
• APC: 1,042
• LP: 63

9. Chiroman Dabai Ward

• Registered Voters: 8,742
• Accredited Voters: 205
• APC: 199
• Registered Voters: 13,900
• Accredited Voters: 656
• APC: 637
• LP: 9

Future Outlook

The decisive victory strengthens the ruling party’s legislative presence within the state assembly. Analysts anticipate that the newly elected representative will immediately prioritize addressing critical local issues, including agrarian security challenges and infrastructure development, to fulfill the remaining legislative term left by the late Speaker.

FAQs

Who won the Zuru State Constituency by-election?

Rabiu Garba Aiki of the All Progressives Congress officially won the election after securing the highest number of valid votes.

What was the total voter turnout during the election?

A total of 5,156 voters were accredited out of the 109,385 citizens registered within the constituency.

Why was the Zuru constituency by-election conducted?

The election was held to fill a legislative vacancy created by the death of the former Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru.