Bye-elections: APC Sweeps 12 Constituencies, APGA 2, PDP 1, NNPP 1
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed a decisive win in weekend’s bye-elections held in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation, emerging victorious in 12 constituencies.
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won two constituencies, while Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) gained the upper hand in one constituency each, in poll outcomes that were roundly rejected by the opposition parties.
The ballot on Saturday appeared to be a critical test of the strengths and current standings of the major political parties as the country prepared for general election in 2027.
While there were slightly stiff competitions in a few states, like Kano, the political parties mainly took the helm in states where they controlled the government, a pointer to what might pan out in the 2027 general election.
President Bola Tinubu rejoiced with all the winners, just as APC described the triumph of its candidates as an endorsement of the Tinubu administration.
But African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), and PDP condemned the exercise.