The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency inconclusive.
Announcing the results at the Kasuwar Daji Collation Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2025, INEC disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 6,999 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 5,339 votes.
This gave the APC a lead margin of 1,660 votes.
A breakdown of the results from the six wards showed the APC leading in four wards, while the PDP won in two:
Kagara Ward: APC 783, PDP 682
Saka Jiki Ward: APC 1,021, PDP 359
Banga Ward: APC 1,163, PDP 1,466
Kyanbarawa Ward: APC 1,162, PDP 660
Kurya Ward: APC 983, PDP 1,580
Dan Isah Ward: APC 1,887, PDP 592
Despite APC’s lead, INEC declared the election inconclusive, citing irregularities and the need for a rerun in three polling units of Kyanbarawa Ward and two polling units in Saka Jiki Ward.
The electoral body assured that a new date will be announced for the supplementary election to determine the eventual winner.
