Zamfara: INEC declares by-election inconclusive

INEC

The Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency has been declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

While announcing the results, INEC disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 6,999 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 5,339 votes.

The above results give the APC a lead of 1,660 votes.

However, INEC declared the election inconclusive, pointing out the need for a rerun in three polling units of Kyanbarawa Ward and two polling units in Saka Jiki Ward.

A date for the supplementary election is expected to be announced.

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