In a breakdown of the official results from various wards, the performance of both the APC and the People's Democratic Party (PDP) displayed a competitive electoral landscape:
- Sakajiki Ward: APC received 1,021 votes while PDP secured 359 votes.
- Kurya Ward: APC trailed with 983 votes against PDP's strong 1,580 votes.
- Kagara Ward: APC achieved 783 votes, slightly outperforming PDP’s 682 votes.
- Banga Ward: The APC gained 1,163 votes, but was behind PDP’s 1,466 votes.
- Dan-Isa Ward: A significant lead for APC with 1,887 votes compared to PDP's 592 votes.
- Kyambarawa Ward: APC received 1,162 votes while PDP collected 660 votes.
Despite taking the lead, the final outcome of the bye-elections remains uncertain as voters and political analysts await INEC’s decision regarding the inconclusive results. Factors leading to this declaration typically include irregularities in some areas, or appeals for recounts.
The bye-elections have drawn significant attention as they could reshape the political landscape in Zamfara State, where both parties are vying to increase their influence ahead of the next general elections. Stakeholders are currently calling for transparency and diligence from INEC to ensure that every vote is counted fairly, as tensions among party supporters grow in anticipation of the final results.
In summary, the preliminary results show:
- APC: 7,001 votes
- PDP: 5,339 votes
The APC leads by a margin of 1,662 votes.
However, re-elections will be held in:
- Sakajiki: 2 polling units
- Kyambarawa: 3 polling units
A total of 3,265 votes are still outstanding from eligible voters who collected their voting cards, and will be cast on the re-election day from these 5 polling units.
Further updates will follow as the situation unfolds and INEC continues its assessment of the electoral process.