The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Adesola Ayoola Elegbeji, as the duly elected winner of the Ikenne, Sagamu, Remo North Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday, 16^th August 2025, in Ogun State, southwest Nigeria.

Announcing the final results at the INEC collation centre in Ikenne, the Returning Officer, Prof. Kazeem Olajide Bello, said Elegbeji polled a total of 41,237 votes to defeat her closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party, who polled 14,324 votes.

The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) garnered 289 votes.

Prof. Bello, while announcing the winner in the early hours of Sunday, declared Elegbeji the winner.

The Returning Officer stated, “By the powers conferred on me, having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of valid votes cast, I hereby declare Adesola Ayoola Elegbeji as the winner.”

Final results from all three LGAs:

Ikenne LGA
Accredited voters: 17,477
APC – 10,227
PDP – 5,595
ADC – 73

Remo North LGA
Accredited voters: 9,374
APC – 8,052
PDP – 992
ADC – 37

Sagamu LGA
Accredited voters: 32,574
APC – 22,958
PDP – 7,737
ADC – 179

With this declaration, the winner from the All the Congress, APC, Adesola Ayoola Elegbeji, is expected to receive a certificate of return from INEC in due course.

Other returning officers who took part in the collation process were Prof. Richard Abayomi Sobayo (Sagamu), Dr. Akeem Adekunle Makinde (Ikenne), and Dr. Matthew Wheto (Remo North).

The returning officer explained that, at Ikenne local government, APC scored 10,227 and PDP got 5,595, while at Remo North local government, APC garnered 8,052 and PDP 992, and at Sagamu local government, APC won with 22,958, with PDP scoring 7,737.

”That Elegbeji Adesola Yetunde Ayoola of APC, having satisfied the requirements of law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” Prof. Bello said.

Speaking with Voice of Nigeria after the announcement of the results, Princess Elegbeji thanked the electorate for coming out en masse and promised to continue the legacy of the late Adewunmi Onanuga.

“I’m impressed with the turnout of voters. The people want continuity. They want me to continue with what “Ijaya” is doing in the constituency.  I thanked them for coming out in large numbers. “I promise I wouldn’t disappoint them,” she said.

The by-election became vacant following the death of the lawmaker representing the constituency, Adewunmi Onanuga.

Onanuga, the then Deputy Chief Whip of the Federal House of Representatives, died on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness.

The Gombe State House of Assembly has held a public hearing on a bill proposing the creation of 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

This is aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and accelerating development.

The event, held at the GSHA Conference Hall, was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, security chiefs, community stakeholders and members of the public.

According to the bill, the proposed LCDAs are to function under their respective parent LGAs and include:

1. Akko North LCDA (from Akko LGA)
2. Akko West LCDA (from Akko LGA)
3. Balanga South LCDA (from Balanga LGA)
4. Billiri West LCDA (from Billiri LGA)
5. Dukku North LCDA (from Dukku LGA)
6. Funakaye South LCDA (from Funakaye LGA)
7. Gombe South LCDA (from Gombe LGA)
8. Kaltungo East LCDA (from Kaltungo LGA)
9. Kwami West LCDA (from Kwami LGA)
10. Nafada South LCDA (from Nafada LGA)
11. Pero-Shonge LCDA (from Shongom LGA)
12. Yamaltu East LCDA (from Yamaltu/Deba LGA)
13. Yamaltu West LCDA (from Yamaltu/Deba LGA)

The Speaker of the Gombe State House of Assembly, Mr Abubakar Leggerewo, confirmed that the bill had already passed first and second readings.

Mr Leggerewo explained that the swift legislative action reflected the importance and urgency of the bill, describing it as a people-centred policy aimed at boosting service delivery and grassroots development.

In the meantime, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Zubair Muhammad Umar, highlighted the essential components necessary for its effective implementation, providing critical legal insights into the framework of the proposed LCDAs bill.

He elaborated on the funding mechanisms, staffing structure and institutional frameworks that would guide the functioning of the LCDAs, including clear lines of authority, accountability measures, and coordination with parent LGAs.

Mr Zubair gave assurances to the stakeholders that the bill contained well-defined provisions to guarantee transparency, efficiency and service delivery once enacted.

The Chief Whip of the Gombe State House of Assembly and the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Musa Buba, stressed that the establishment of the LCDAs was constitutionally grounded, citing relevant provisions in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) that empower state assemblies to legislate on the structure and administration of local governments.

While the Constitution recognises only Local Government Areas, LGAs, listed in its First Schedule, Mr Buba explained that states may, through legislation, create administrative subdivisions such as LCDAs to improve governance and service delivery at the grassroots.

“This initiative is about taking governance closer to the people, empowering communities and promoting inclusive development,” he said.

Mr Buba noted that Gombe State was set to follow in the footsteps of other progressive states, such as Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Delta, and Katsina, that have successfully implemented the LCDA model to strengthen local governance and accelerate development.

He further highlighted the alignment of this initiative with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritised inclusive governance and grassroots empowerment.

“By decentralising governance and deepening local engagement, these LCDAs will serve as engines of growth and democratic participation,” Buba said

He stressed that over 90% of stakeholders who participated in the public hearing expressed strong support for the proposed bill while also clarifying that the bill should not be misunderstood as a move to create new local government areas but as a strategic administrative initiative aimed at deepening governance and fast-tracking development at the grassroots level.

He urged groups or individuals with contrary views or limited understanding of the bill’s intent to take time to review the proposed document thoroughly, assuring them that the creation of LCDAs is in the best interest of inclusive governance, equitable development and enhanced public service delivery across all communities.

Mr Buba also gave assurances to the public that all feedback and recommendations gathered during the hearing would be carefully reviewed and integrated into the final version of the bill, noting that subsequent legislative steps would follow to formally establish the 13 LCDAs in a manner that reflects the collective interests and aspirations of the people of Gombe State.

There were presentations of key institutions and stakeholder groups, including the Local Government Service Commission, community development associations, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and professional bodies.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mathew Dogara Daje, as the winner of the by-election conducted in Munya Constituency on Saturday, August 16.

Daje won the election with a margin of over 6,000 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Sabo Sunday Adabyinlo.

The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant seat in the Niger State House of Assembly following the death of Hon. Joseph Haruna Duza of the PDP.

In his acceptance remarks, APC’s Mathew Dogara Daje expressed gratitude to Governor Umaru Bago and APC supporters across Munya Local Government for their backing during the election.

Residents and observers alike praised the conduct of the election, expressing hope that it would serve as a model for future polls in Niger State.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mukrar Rabi’u, as the winner of the Babura-Garki Federal Constituency by-elections in Jigawa State, Northwest Nigeria.

The returning officer, Professor Sani Ibrahim Ismail, announced the results in the Babura local government collation centre at about 3:30 am Sunday.

He announced that Rabi’u of the APC scored 38,449 votes to beat his opponent, Isa Auwalu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 13,519 votes.

Professor Ismail said that Muktar Rabi’u Garki of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, was declared the winner of the Babura-Garki Federal Constituency by-election and was returned elected.

“I, Professor Sani Ibrahim Ismail, hereby certify that I am the returning officer of Babura-Garki Federal Constituency by-elections held on the 16th of August 2025.

“The election was contested; the candidates received the following votes: Bilkisu Bashiru of Party A received 11 votes, Ibrahim Habiba of Party AA received 5 votes, Umar Bashiru of Party ADC received 48 votes, and Sale Sani of Party AAA received 446 votes.

“Muktar Rabi’u Garki of APC received 38,449 votes, Adamu Dahiru of APGA received 77 votes, Umar Muhammad Gana of APM 37 votes, Abdullahi Usman of APP 31 Votes, Sabo Salisu of NNPP received 2,931 votes, Isa Auwalu of PDP 13,519 votes and Muktar Babangida of ZLP 31 Votes.

The by-election follows the death of the former representative, Hon. Isa Yaro, who passed away on May 10, 2024, at the age of 46. INEC scheduled the poll for August 16, 2025, to fill the vacant seat. Professor Ismail announced.

The Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa State, Professor Muktar Ahmed, has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Misa Musa, winner of the Ganye Constituency House of Assembly by-election.

Musa secured 15,923 votes, defeating his closest rival, Buba Muhammed Joda of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,794 votes.

The keenly contested election was decided by a narrow margin of 129 votes.

Although five political parties participated in the poll, the contest was largely between the APC, Nigeria’s ruling party, and the PDP, which controls the Adamawa State government.

Former Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Martin Babale, described the election as peaceful and credible, commending voters for their orderly conduct and impressive turnout.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Folajimi Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the keenly contested Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election.

The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, made the declaration on Saturday at the Collation Centre located in Ikolaba High School, Ibadan.

According to the results announced by INEC, Hon. Oyekunle polled 18,404 votes, defeating his closest rival, Hon. Adewale Olatunji (Murphy) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 8,312 votes.

With this victory, Hon. Oyekunle will officially replace the late lawmaker, Hon. Musiliu Olaide Akinremi (Jagaban), whose death created the vacancy and necessitated the bye-election.

The outcome has been hailed as a significant milestone for the PDP, marking the party’s successful reclamation of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat for the first time since 2011.

Supporters of the party thronged the streets in jubilation shortly after the announcement, describing the result as a “coast-to-coast victory” that reaffirms the PDP’s popularity in Oyo State.