The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has announced the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the partial winner of the 2024 Local Government Elections, securing 23 chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship seats.
Commission Chairman Hajiya Mohammed commended the voters, stating, “We commend the people of Kaduna State, especially the voters who came out in their numbers to exercise their democratic franchise.”
Eight political parties participated in the elections, with the APC emerging victorious in local governments including Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South. Other APC wins were recorded in Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zango-Kataf, and Zaria.
As Chairman Mohammed declared, “By the power vested in the Commission, I hereby wish to confirm the results earlier collected and returned by the returning officers. I am confirming these results as follows: APC won the 23 local government chairmanship positions and the 255 ward councillorship positions across the state.”
The breakdown of councillorship positions showed the APC winning in various wards, including Birnin Gwari (11 wards), Chikun (12 wards), Giwa (11 wards), Igabi (12 wards), and others.
Governor Uba Sani expressed satisfaction with the election conduct, noting that it was generally free, fair, and peaceful, with minor issues reported in three polling units. He emphasized the importance of local government elections and the satisfactory turnout across the 23 local government areas.
Chairman Mohammed praised the Commission’s staff, saying, “I commend our Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, Directors of the Commission, Electoral Officers, their assistants, and other staff of the Commission who have worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this exercise.”
Eight parties fielded candidates in the electoral process: ADC, AAC, APGA, LP, NNPP, PDP, PRP, and YPP.
With the APC’s significant win, Governor Sani urged voters to remain peaceful, acknowledging that every election has winners and losers and expressing confidence in the credible outcome of the process.
