Sandra Nwakolo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Malam Umar Namadi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has won the Jigawa Governorate election.
Announcing the results in Dutse on Sunday, the poll’s returning director, Professor Umar Zaiyan of Federal University Birnin Kebbi, said Namadi received 618,449 votes, beating his closest rival, Mr Mustapha Sule Lamido, who received 368,726 votes.
Of the 1.05 million votes cast in the March 18 election, Namadi received 1.03 million valid votes, while Malam Aminu Lingim of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) received 37,156 votes.
However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had earlier called electoral officials to declare part of the election inconclusive. Still, their surrogates have declined to endorse the results table, which contains scores for every candidate in the gubernatorial race.
Namadi, a 60-year-old politician and chartered accountant, met the requirements of the law and was declared the winner of Jigawa’s gubernatorial election, according to Zaiyan.
The result marks a major victory for the APC and clearly empowers Namadi to lead the state.
You shouldn’t miss these headlines nigerian tribune
Governor poll: Lagos, Oyo, Nasarawa, Rivers, Delta, Kaduna and five others are key battle states
With 28 new governors expected to emerge this weekend, about a third of states are battlegrounds, according to a Nigerian Tribune survey.…
Election 2023: Tinubu’s victory is not God’s plan for Nigeria, Peter Obi answers Aisha Buhari et al
On Monday, Labor Party (LP) standard-bearer Peter Obi responded to recent comments from members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) that…
I never thought of playing with any lady’s emotions – Yemi Cregx
The couple, Yelissa, Yemi Cregx and Nelissa Mchunu, were deported last Sunday, shocking many who followed the show as they were at the top of the discussion throughout…
2023 presidential election: If the courts don’t work, we’ll be on the streets – LP
The Labor Party (LP) says it is ready to take to the streets to fight for its mandate if the courts fail to ensure justice.…
Super Eagles legend Vincent Enyema named greatest African goalie
Super Eagles keeper Vincent Nyema named greatest African goalkeeper of all time…
Editorial: Aderinto’s Dan David wins award
Victory tastes especially sweet after a string of defeats.We are reminded of this paradox of human life…
