APC Sweeps Kogi LGA Elections, Wins All 21 Seats

APC Claims Clean Sweep

“APC performed excellently; it cleared all the chairmanship and councillorship positions...”

Kogi State LGA elections: APC claims landslide victory, securing every seat amidst reports of calm and orderly polls.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) made a clean sweep in Kogi State's Local Government Area (LGA) elections, winning all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions. This impressive victory was announced by Mamman Nda-Eri, chairperson of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC).

Highlights:

Total Chairmanship Seats Won: 21

Total Councillorship Seats Won: 239

Election Status: Peaceful, free, and fair

Nda-Eri confirmed that the elections were conducted without any major incidents, describing them as peaceful, free, and fair. This outcome underscores the APC's strong presence in Kogi State.

“APC performed excellently; it cleared all the chairmanship and councillorship positions, leaving nothing to the other 18 political parties that took part in the election,” NAN quoted Nda-Eri as saying.

“The results declared at the headquarters were earlier declared at the various collations centres by the respective returning officers. As chairman of KOSIEC, I hereby confirm the results earlier collated and returned by the returning officers.”

KOSIEC Chairman Mamman Nda-Eri has expressed heartfelt gratitude to various stakeholders who contributed to the successful outcome of the LGA elections in Kogi State. These stakeholders include election officials, security personnel, observers, and journalists, whose tireless efforts ensured a peaceful, free, and fair electoral process.

Election Highlights

A woman emerged victorious as the chairperson of Ogori-Magongo LGA, marking a significant milestone for gender representation in the state's politics.

In line with its commitment to empowering women, the Kogi APC had reserved all LGA vice-chairperson positions for female candidates.

Furthermore, the APC allocated 40% of its councillorship tickets to women, promoting inclusivity and diversity in the electoral process.

This development underscores the APC's dedication to promoting gender equality and providing opportunities for women to participate in governance. By reserving key positions for women, the party has demonstrated its commitment to addressing the underrepresentation of women in politics.