The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided updates on the outcome of Saturday’s by-elections conducted across parts of the country, covering two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state assembly constituencies.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission confirmed that despite security concerns, elections were successfully held in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency of Zamfara State.
However, Olumekun disclosed that the Returning Officer could not declare a winner due to incidents of violence and emergency in five polling units across two registration areas/wards. A total of 3,572 registered voters were affected, of which 3,265 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) had been collected.
“With a margin of lead of 1,662, and in line with Section 24(3) and (4) of the Electoral Act 2022, elections must be conducted in the affected polling units before a final declaration can be made,” Olumekun said.
Consequently, INEC has fixed Thursday, August 21, 2025, for elections in the five polling units.
The Commission also confirmed the conclusion of two re-run elections earlier disrupted by violence in Enugu and Kano States, following orders of the Election Petition Appeal Tribunals.
According to INEC, Ngene Bright Emeka of the Labour Party (LP) emerged winner of the Enugu South I State Constituency, while Ya’u Garba Gwarmai of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency in Kano State.
INEC assured Nigerians that it remains committed to conducting credible elections despite the challenges of insecurity and electoral violence.
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