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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
In a decisive turn of events, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pronounced Adamu Mohammed Omadefu, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Keana Constituency seat in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly By-election held on Saturday.
Recall that the rerun election in Keana constituency was prompted by an order from the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja in November 2023.
Daily Sun reports that the electoral exercise took place in five polling units within the Agaza ward of Keana Local Government Area, specifically Kofar Sarki 001, Kofar Inuwa 002, Central Primary School A 003, Central Primary School B 004, and Kofar Gazagu 005.
Our correspondent also observed that during last year’s distribution exercise by INEC, a notable 2,310 residents of the area collected their permanent voter cards, reflecting a palpable interest in the electoral process.
Announcing the outcome of the election in Keana, Dr. Hassan Imam of the Federal University of Lafia, serving as the Returning Officer for the Constituency, disclosed that the APC candidate garnered 557 votes in the by-election, surpassing his closest rival, Basil Osheka of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who secured 470 votes.
Dr. Hassan clarified that the votes obtained by each candidate would be amalgamated with those accrued during the March 18, 2023 general elections. Consequently, the APC candidate now boasts a total of 8,069 votes, while the PDP candidate has 7,917 votes.
In his declaration, Dr. Hassan asserted, “That Adamu Mohammed Omadefu of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and he is returned elected.”
Expressing gratitude for his victory, the APC candidate, Omadefu, conveyed appreciation to the people of Agaza electoral ward and the entire Keana LGA for their unwavering support.
He pledged to build upon his past accomplishments and work tirelessly for the betterment of his constituency.
