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By-Elections: APC Tightens Hold on Kaduna, Wins Federal and State Assembly Seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tightened its hold on Kaduna State politics after emerging victorious in the weekend’s by-elections for both federal and state constituencies.
In the keenly contested Chikun–Kajuru Federal Constituency, APC’s Felix Bagudu emerged winner with 34,580 votes, leaving his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival far behind with 11,491 votes.
The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Prof. Abubakar Mohammed Jumare, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Kujama on Sunday.
“That Joseph, Felix Bagudu of APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” Jumare declared.
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He further commended the peaceful conduct of the process, stating, “We appreciate the cooperation of security agencies, party agents, and voters. The process was transparent, and the results reflect the will of the people.”
The victory sparked widespread celebration among APC supporters across Kujama and parts of Kaduna metropolis, with many describing it as a well-earned triumph.
In addition to the federal seat, the APC also swept two Kaduna State House of Assembly constituencies.
In Zaria Kewaye, the Returning Officer, Prof. Balarabe Abdullahi, declared APC’s Isa Haruna Ihamo the winner with 26,613 votes, while the Social Democratic Party’s Nuhu Sada Abdullahi managed 5,721 votes, and PDP’s Mamuda Abdullahi Wappa finished third with 5,331.
Similarly, in Basawa constituency, APC’s candidate secured 10,926 votes, defeating the PDP flagbearer, who got 5,499, according to the Returning Officer, Prof. Nasiru Rabiu.
Reacting to the landslide victories, Kaduna APC Secretary, Yahaya Baba-Pate, attributed the outcome to the party’s consistent engagement with the electorate.
“Our candidate in Chikun–Kajuru worked tirelessly, going door-to-door to engage the electorate. The people rewarded him with overwhelming votes. The same thing happened in Zaria Kewaye and Basawa. This victory is for democracy, and it shows the people trust the APC to deliver,” he said
Baba-Pate also brushed aside opposition allegations of electoral malpractice.
“The figures speak for themselves. You can’t rig where you are not popular. The APC is deeply rooted in Kaduna, and these results confirm it,” he said.
The outcome further cements APC’s political dominance in Kaduna, particularly in the Zaria zone, where opposition parties had anticipated a stronger challenge.
Members of the Ika South Artisans Association in Delta State have pledged support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates across five electoral positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The artisans made the declaration on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during an enlarged engagement with the APC National Publicity Secretary, Barr. Felix Morka, in Agbor, Delta State.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Morka to highlight the economic and infrastructural development efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, while addressing the concerns and empowerment needs of artisans.
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Morka described artisans as indispensable contributors to national development, noting that their skills and services were essential to sectors such as housing, transportation, infrastructure and other areas of everyday life.
Speaking on the economy, he defended the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, explaining that the government inherited significant fiscal challenges, including fuel subsidy payments and pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
He said the reforms had strengthened government revenues and increased the financial capacity of federal, state and local governments to execute development projects.
The APC spokesman also highlighted increased federal allocations to Delta State, saying the improved revenue position could accelerate infrastructure delivery and improve the lives of residents.
He cited major federal projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, alongside ongoing road construction and bridge projects, as evidence of the Federal Government’s infrastructure renewal efforts.
At the state level, Morka commended Governor Oborevwori for prioritising infrastructure development and executing projects aimed at improving connectivity and stimulating economic activities across Delta State.
Addressing the artisans’ concerns, he promised to facilitate their access to government empowerment programmes by identifying relevant federal and state initiatives and connecting the association’s leadership with the heads of agencies responsible for implementing them.
Morka also urged the participants to understand the constitutional responsibilities of elected officials and make informed decisions ahead of the 2027 elections.
He called on them to support Tinubu’s re-election bid, Oborevwori and other APC candidates.
He specifically appealed to women at the gathering to support greater female representation in elective offices, urging them to back the APC candidate for Ika South Constituency, Hon. Cordelia Anyagwu, in her bid for election into the Delta State House of Assembly.
Other APC leaders and stakeholders at the engagement included the Executive Chairman of Ika South Local Government Council, Hon. Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior; Dr. Donald Peterson; Hon. Emmanuel Osazuwa; Hon. Frank Izekor; and Hon. Cosmas Igbenije.
In their response, the artisans declared their readiness to support the APC across the five electoral positions of President, Governor, Senator, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly.
Morka thanked the association’s leadership and members for their participation, assuring them that their concerns and aspirations would receive appropriate attention.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting as part of efforts to promote their vision for a new Nigeria.
The meeting, scheduled for 10:00 a.m on Wednesday, will take place at Mission House, beside Benue Links Park, Wurukum, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
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The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates to engage residents of the state and communicate their political vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Announcing the visit, Obi described Benue as the Food Basket of the Nation and said the delegation was taking its message of a new Nigeria to the state.
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“We are taking the message of a New Nigeria to the Food Basket of the Nation today,” the announcement read.
The town hall meeting is part of the party’s political engagement activities as Obi and Kwankwaso seek to build support for their joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Shettima Arrives Jigawa for APC Presidential Campaign Rally, Tinubu to Inaugurate Four Projects
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shettima arrived at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport, Dutse, where he was received by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, alongside governors from other states.
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The Vice President’s arrival was disclosed on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.
Those present included Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Members of the National Assembly, senior government officials, APC stakeholders and other prominent political figures from across the country were also present to welcome the Vice President.
Before proceeding to the Dutse Township Stadium for the campaign rally, Shettima is expected to accompany President Tinubu to inaugurate four projects in the state.
The projects include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, Jigawa State’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.
The initiatives are aimed at strengthening technical education, promoting skills acquisition, improving agricultural mechanisation and enhancing road infrastructure across the state.
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