APC Sweeps Majority of By-Elections, Wins 12 Out of 16 Contests Nationwide

APC Sweeps Majority of By-Elections, Wins 12 Out of 16 Contests Nationwide

Nigerians across 16 constituencies in 13 states went to the polls on Saturday to elect new representatives in by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The elections were held to fill vacant legislative seats occasioned by the resignation or death of serving members of both the National and State Assemblies.

The by-elections covered two senatorial districts in Anambra and Edo states, five federal constituencies in Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo states, as well as nine state constituencies in Adamawa, Anambra, Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Niger, Taraba, and Zamfara.

Preliminary results compiled from across major dailies showed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a sweeping victory, clinching 12 out of the 16 seats contested.

Full List of APC Wins:

Remo Federal Constituency (Ogun State)

Edo Central Senatorial District (Edo State)

Garki-Babura Federal Constituency (Jigawa State)

Basawa Constituency (Kaduna State)

Munya Constituency (Niger State)

Ghari Tsanyawa Constituency (Kano State)

Zaria Kewaye Constituency (Kaduna State)

Ovia Federal Constituency (Edo State)

Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency (Kaduna State)

Ganye Constituency (Adamawa State)

Edo South Senatorial District (Edo State)

Dekina-Okura II Federal Constituency (Kogi State)

However, the by-elections in Zamfara State were declared inconclusive, with INEC expected to announce a new date for a rerun.

With this victory, the APC further consolidates its dominance across the National and State Assemblies, a