LG Poll: Kaduna Electoral Commission Declares APC Winners of 23 LGs, 255 Councilorship Seats

The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has confirmed the results of the 2024 Local Government Elections, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) partial winners of the polls.

According to the Commission’s Chairman, Hajiya Mohammed, “We commend the people of Kaduna State, especially the voters who came out in their numbers to exercise their democratic franchise.”

She stated that eight political parties participated in the election, including ADC, AAC, APGA, LP, NNPP, PDP, PRP, and YPP.

While declaring the results, Hajiya Mohammed said:

“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.”

She added that the ruling All Progressives Congress won in the following local governments:

Birnin-Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Kachia, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South. Other local governments won by the APC include Kagarko, Kajuru, Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon Gari, Sanga, Soba, Zango-Kataf, and Zaria.

Councillorship Positions Won by APC

– Birnin Gwari: 11 wards
– Chikun: 12 wards
– Giwa: 11 wards
– Igabi: 12 wards
– Ikara: 10 wards
– Jaba: 10 wards
– Jema’a: 12 wards
– Kachia: 12 wards
– Kaduna North: 12 wards
– Kaduna South: 13 wards
– Kagarko: 10 wards
– Kajuru: 10 wards
– Kaura: 10 wards
– Kauru: 11 wards
– Kubau: 11 wards
– Kudan: 10 wards
– Lere: 11 wards
– Makarfi: 10 wards
– Sabon Gari: 11 wards
– Sanga: 11 wards
– Soba: 11 wards
– Zango-Kataf: 11 wards
– Zaria: 13 wards

Hajiya Mohammed emphasized:

“The peaceful and orderly conduct of the election is a credit to the voters and the people of Kaduna State. It shows that democracy is alive. We will continue to build on the successes recorded towards democratic consolidation.”

She commended the Commission’s staff:

“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. We commend their professionalism and unwavering commitment to the success of the elections.”

Governor Uba Sani expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the elections, noting:

“The elections have been generally free, fair, and peaceful, with only minor issues reported in three polling units and wards.”

He emphasized the importance of local government elections:

“Turnout across the 23 local government areas was satisfactory. We campaigned extensively throughout the state.”

He urged voters to remain peaceful:

“In every election, there are winners and losers. I express confidence that the process would result in credible outcomes.”