The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won four legislative bye-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, congratulated the victorious candidates, saying their victories reflected the confidence reposed in the party and its candidates by the electorate. The bye-elections were held in four states: Gombe, Kano, Delta, and Bauchi.
The four APC candidates declared winners are Kallamu Usman MaiJama’a of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe State, Husseini Datti of Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano State, Okolosi Ator of Udu State Constituency in Delta State, and Yakubu Ali of Disina State Constituency in Bauchi State. Yilwatda commended the candidates, party leaders, state chapters, campaign teams, and voters for their commitment to the democratic process.
Yilwatda praised INEC, security agencies, and other stakeholders for their roles in the conduct of the elections. He urged the victorious candidates to remain humble and committed to delivering purposeful representation to their constituents. The APC National Chairman emphasized that the victories were a call to service for the winners.
In his congratulatory message, Yilwatda expressed appreciation to the APC National Working Committee, party leaders, and the entire APC family across the four states. He stated that the party remained united and committed to building a stronger APC in the service of Nigerians.
The bye-elections were conducted to fill vacancies in the affected constituencies. The elections were overseen by INEC, which ensured that the process was free, fair, and transparent. The security agencies also played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order during the elections.
The APC victories in the bye-elections have been seen as a boost to the party's fortunes. The party has been working to strengthen its base and increase its popularity ahead of future elections. The victories will likely be seen as a positive development for the party and its leadership.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the APC candidates winners in the affected constituencies. The commission has also congratulated the winners and urged them to serve their constituents diligently. The APC has expressed gratitude to INEC and other stakeholders for their roles in the successful conduct of the bye-elections.
Key points
- APC wins four legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Kano, Delta, and Bauchi states.
- The victories reflect the confidence reposed in the APC and its candidates by the electorate.
- The APC National Chairman has congratulated the victorious candidates and urged them to remain committed to serving their constituents.
