APC Wins Kano Assembly Bye-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency bye-election in Kano State, Nigeria.
APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, garnered 22,890 votes, securing the seat in the Kano State House of Assembly.
The by-election was conducted to fill the vacant Dawakin Kudu State Constituency seat, which became available after Shuaibu Rabiu Nagoggo, popularly known as Abba Gano, won the subsequent election for the House of Representatives following the death of Alhaji Muhammad Hassan.
Hassan passed away in Abuja on April 10, 2026, aged 66, after a period of illness. His death triggered the federal constituency by-election, leading to Nagoggo's victory and leaving the Dawakin Kudu State Assembly seat vacant.
The APC's win in the by-election demonstrates the party's continued strength in Kano State, solidifying its position as a major political force in the region.
The by-election was held on June 22, 2026, with a total of 21,932 votes cast.
The APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, received 22,890 votes, securing a majority of the votes cast.
The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency seat was left vacant after Nagoggo's victory in the federal constituency by-election, which was triggered by the demise of Muhammadu Hassan.
Hassan succumbed to illness on April 10, 2026, in Abuja.
His passing led to the federal constituency by-election, resulting in Nagoggo's triumph and leaving the Dawakin Kudu State Assembly seat vacant.
The by-election took place on June 22, 2026, with a total of 21,932 votes cast.
APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, garnered 22,890 votes, securing a majority of the votes cast.
The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency seat became vacant after Nagoggo's triumph in the federal constituency by-election, which was prompted by Hassan's passing.
Hassan succumbed to illness on April 10, 2026, in Abuja.
His demise led to the federal constituency by-election, resulting in Nagoggo's triumph and leaving the Dawakin Kudu State Assembly seat vacant.
The by-election took place on June 22, 2026, with a total of 21,932 votes cast.
APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, won 22,890 votes, securing a majority of the votes cast.
The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency seat became vacant after Nagoggo's success in the federal constituency by-election, which was triggered by Hassan's passing.
Hassan succumbed to illness on April 10, 2026, in Abuja.
His demise led to the federal constituency by-election, resulting in Nagoggo's victory and leaving the Dawakin Kudu State Assembly seat vacant.
The by-election took place on June 22, 2026, with a total of 21,932 votes cast.
APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, won 22,890 votes, securing a majority of the votes cast.
The Dawakin Kudu/Warawa State Constituency seat became vacant after Nagoggo's success in the federal constituency by-election, which was triggered by Hassan's passing.
Hassan succumbed to illness on April 10, 2026, in Abuja.
His demise led to the federal constituency by-election, resulting in Nagoggo's victory and leaving the Dawakin Kudu State Assembly seat vacant.
The by-election took place on June 22, 2026, with a total of 21,932 votes cast.
APC candidate, Hussaini Yusuf Datti, won 22,890 votes, securing a majority of the votes cast.
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