APC sweeps Katsina ballot, wins all 34 LGs

The ruling All Progressives Congress has gained the not too long ago concluded chairmanship and councillorship elections in Katsina State.

Chairman of the Katsina State Unbiased Electoral Fee, Lawal Alhassan, whereas asserting the outcomes on the fee’s headquarters on Sunday, declared that the APC gained all 34 chairmanship and 361 councillorship positions, having secured nearly all of votes forged.

Explaining the delay in asserting the outcomes, Alhassan stated the compilation couldn’t be accomplished on the day of the election, February 15, 2025, as some native governments didn’t submit their outcomes on time.

He stated, “As of midnight yesterday, solely 24 native authorities areas out of the 34 had submitted their outcomes to the fee.

“The ten native authorities areas that submitted their outcomes right this moment embody Batsari, Charanchi, Dandume, Daura, Funtua, Kankia, Katsina, Mani, Dutsinma, and Sabuwa.

“With their submission, the fee was capable of full the collation and make the ultimate announcement of the whole outcomes of the native authorities elections, which had been contested by 5 political events.

“The 5 political events that participated within the elections had been Accord (A), African Motion Congress (AAC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Congress (APC), and Boot Party (BP).

“In all 34 native authorities areas, the APC gained the chairmanship and councillorship elections with extensive margins.

“With the ultimate announcement of the native authorities elections, the fee needs to increase its appreciation to the folks of Katsina State, particularly the election stakeholders who supplied the required assist and cooperation that enabled the profitable conduct of the polls.

“As soon as once more, on behalf of the members and administration of the Katsina State Unbiased Electoral Fee, I specific my heartfelt appreciation to everybody who contributed to the success of this election.”

Reacting to the outcomes, the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Katsina State Chapter, Salima Boyi, stated in a press briefing on Sunday that the group had conceded defeat within the curiosity of democracy and the state’s improvement.

“As we collect right here, I want to acknowledge the not too long ago concluded elections for the 34 chairmanship and 361 councillorship positions in our state.

“In the beginning, I commend the Katsina State Unbiased Electoral Fee for his or her efforts in making certain a comparatively peaceable and clear electoral course of. Whereas we could have had our variations and considerations, we now have conceded defeat and recognise the numerous strides made in selling democracy in our pricey state.

“To our esteemed candidates who contested and misplaced, I salute your braveness, dedication, and dedication to serving our nice state. I additionally commend your religion within the system and your want to contribute to the event of Katsina State. Your efforts have been duly famous.

“As we transfer ahead, allow us to not neglect the values that unite us as a folks — coexistence, respect for each other, and the pursuit of the widespread good,” the IPAC chairman said.

Equally, Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Umar Radda, has congratulated the winners of the just-concluded council elections.