The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency by-election in Kano State, with its candidate, Hussaini Yusuf-Datti, securing a significant majority of votes. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Yusuf-Datti garnered 22,890 votes, defeating his closest challenger by a wide margin. The by-election was held to fill the vacant seat left by Shuaibu Rabiu Nagoggo, who is now a member of the House of Representatives.
The APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf-Datti, won the election with a total of 22,890 votes, while his closest challenger, Habib Hamisu of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), managed to secure only 270 votes. This translates to a winning margin of 22,620 votes for Yusuf-Datti. The significant victory for the APC indicates a strong show of support for the party in the constituency. The election was closely monitored by INEC officials to ensure a free and fair process.
The final results, as declared by the INEC Returning Officer, Ibrahim Tajo-Suraj, showed that Yusuf-Datti fulfilled the legal requirements and obtained the highest number of votes cast in the election. Consequently, he was declared the winner and returned elected as the representative of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly. The election process was completed with the collation of results in Dawakin Kudu.
Other candidates in the by-election also secured votes, although in significantly lower numbers. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Abdullahi Adamu, came third with 108 votes, while Bala Mohammed-Sani of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) secured 89 votes. Additionally, Aliyu Abdullahi of the All Peoples Party (APP) polled 53 votes, and Labour Party candidate, Abubakar Yahya-Mohammed, received 39 votes.
The by-election was called following the departure of the former occupant of the seat, Shuaibu Rabiu Nagoggo, popularly known as Abba Gano, to the House of Representatives. With this victory, the APC has regained the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa seat in the Kano State House of Assembly. Yusuf-Datti is expected to assume legislative duties, representing the constituency in the state assembly.
The victory for the APC in the by-election is seen as a significant development in Kano State politics. The party is expected to consolidate its position in the state, while the opposition parties will likely review their strategies to improve their performance in future elections. The INEC has been commended for successfully conducting the by-election.
The Kano State House of Assembly will now welcome Hussaini Yusuf-Datti as its newest member, following his declaration as the winner of the by-election. The APC's victory has been attributed to its strong campaign efforts and the popularity of Yusuf-Datti among the constituents. The by-election result reflects the current political landscape in Kano State.
Key points
- The APC won the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency by-election with 22,890 votes.
- Hussaini Yusuf-Datti defeated his closest challenger, Habib Hamisu of the PRP, by a margin of 22,620 votes.
- The by-election was held to fill the vacant seat left by Shuaibu Rabiu Nagoggo, who moved to the House of Representatives.
