The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Congress has attributed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) defeat in the Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency bye-election to Governor Dauda Lawal’s performance. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Kamilu Sa’idu of the APC as the winner with 8,182 votes, surpassing PDP’s Muhammad Lawal Kurya who secured 5,544 votes.
The bye-election, held in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa polling units, was a rerun after the initial poll was declared inconclusive. According to the APC Youth Congress spokesperson, Comrade Gambo Danladi, the election outcome reflects the governor’s failure to deliver on his campaign promises, particularly regarding security, development, and economic progress. Danladi dismissed PDP’s allegations of electoral malpractice and military interference, stating that the result demonstrates voters’ dissatisfaction with the current administration.
This defeat marks the first time a sitting governor in Zamfara State has lost a bye-election under their watch. The APC Youth Congress congratulated Kamilu Sa’idu on his victory and urged the PDP to acknowledge responsibility for their loss. The group’s statement highlights the significance of the election result, which may indicate a shift in voter sentiment ahead of future elections.
The Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency bye-election was closely watched, given the state’s history of political competition. Zamfara State has experienced periods of instability, and the election result may have implications for the state’s political landscape. As the PDP and APC continue to navigate the aftermath of the bye-election, the outcome is likely to influence the parties’ strategies moving forward.
The APC’s victory in the Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency bye-election may also impact the state’s governance, as the party seeks to build on its momentum. With the election result sparking discussions about the governor’s performance, it remains to be seen how the PDP will respond to the defeat and what steps the party will take to regain support in the state.
