The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu as the winner of its governorship primary election in Jigawa State.
The result was announced by the Chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for Jigawa State, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Zaki Ahmed, after the completion of the collation and verification of all outstanding results.
According to earlier reports, more than 72 hours after the commencement of the party primaries, the ADC had yet to officially announce the outcome of the governorship contest in the state.
Earlier, DIG Ahmed had explained that results from only 19 of the 27 Local Government Areas had been received, while results from eight councils were delayed due to pending submissions from Auyo, Roni, and Kazaure Local Government Areas.
Following the completion of the collation process, the electoral committee officially declared the final outcome of the primary election.
Announcing the results, Ahmed said Hon. Bashir Adamu Jumbo secured 19,537 votes, while Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu polled 35,939 votes.
“Based on the powers bestowed on me as Chairman of the Electoral Committee, I hereby declare Senator Sabo Muhammad Nakudu as the winner of the Jigawa State governorship primary election,” Ahmed stated.
