The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu as the winner of its governorship primary election in Jigawa State.
The Chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for Jigawa State, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Zaki Ahmed, announced the result after the completion of the collation process and confirmation of the remaining results.
DAILY POST recalls that more than 72 hours after the commencement of the party primaries, the ADC had yet to officially announce the outcome of the governorship contest in the state.
Speaking to journalists earlier, DIG Ahmed disclosed that results from only 19 out of the 27 Local Government Areas had been received, while results from eight councils were still pending due to delays in the submission of results from Auyo, Roni, and Kazaure Local Government Areas.
However, following the collation of all outstanding results, the electoral committee officially declared the final outcome of the exercise.
Announcing the results, Ahmed said Hon. Bashir Adamu Jumbo scored 19,537 votes, while Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu polled 35,939 votes.
“Based on the powers bestowed on me as Chairman of the Electoral Committee, I hereby declare Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu as the winner of the Jigawa State governorship primary election,” Ahmed stated.
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