In a remarkable display of political strength, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has successfully swept all 23 chairmanship and 255 councillorship seats in the recent local government elections held in Kaduna State. The results were officially announced by Hajara Mohammed, the Chairman of the Kaduna State Electoral Independent Commission (SEICOM), during a press briefing on Saturday evening. This victory marks a significant consolidation of power for the APC within the state.During the announcement, Hajara Mohammed outlined the details of the electoral process, noting that eight political parties participated in the elections: the ADC, APGA, LP, NNPP, PDP, PRP, and YPP.
Despite the competition, the APC’s clean sweep indicates not only its popularity but also the effectiveness of its extensive campaign efforts across the state.The commission’s officials had meticulously gathered reports from local government returning officers and 255 ward returning officers, who declared the results in accordance with electoral law. Mohammed confirmed the results, stating that the APC had indeed won all available chairmanship and councillorship positions, underscoring the party’s dominance in local governance.Governor Uba Sani, who monitored the elections closely, described the process as largely peaceful, free, and fair. He expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the elections, despite minor issues reported in just three polling units. “The outcome is expected to have implications for the party’s strategies in upcoming elections and their overall political landscape in Kaduna State.
