APC Dominates By-Elections, Claims 12 of 16 Seats as INEC Confirms Results.

APC Dominates August 16 By‑Elections While Opposition Struggles to Gain Ground — INEC Results

Key Takeaways at a Glance

The All Progressives Congress (APC) captured 12 out of 16 contested legislative seats across 12 states, according to provisional results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

These by‑elections—organized to fill vacancies created by resignations or deaths of lawmakers following the 2023 general election—were overshadowed by serious allegations of vote-buying, intimidation, and electoral irregularities.

Both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have challenged the results in Kano’s Shanono/Bagwai and Ghari/Tsanyawa jurisdictions, citing malpractice and undue pressure on voters.

So far, the APC leads with 12 seats, APGA captured two (Anambra), PDP won one (Oyo), and NNPP secured one (Kano).

Regional Power Shifts and Party Dynamics

APC’s broad sweep underscores the incumbency’s organizational advantage, extending its legislative influence and consolidating power ahead of the 2027 general elections.

PDP’s limited success—just one win in Oyo—highlights its political decline outside its remaining strongholds.

APGA’s victories in Anambra reflect a regional resurgence under the leadership of Governor Charles Soludo, positioning it as a pivotal player in Southeastern politics.

NNPP’s mixed performance in Kano—winning one seat while losing another—reveals a fragile hold despite its prominent political footprint.

ADC (African Democratic Congress) failed to secure any seats, indicating significant grassroots challenges despite its coalition backing.

State-by-State Election Breakdown

State	Outcome Highlights
Kano	APC and NNPP split results; NNPP’s Ali Alhassan wins Bagwai/Shanono, APC wins Ghari/Tsanyawa
Kaduna	APC sweeps federal and state seats in Chikun/Kajuru, Basawa, and Zaria Kewaye Vanguard News
Oyo	PDP’s Fola Oyekunle triumphs in Ibadan North federal seat; ADC, APGA, ZLP trail far behind
Ogun	APC’s Adesola Elegbeji wins Remo federal seat with a commanding margin
Anambra	APGA dominates both Anambra South Senate and Onitsha North 1 Assembly seats
Kogi	APC’s Hassan Shado secures Okura seat by a landslide
Jigawa	APC’s Rabiu Mukhtar wins Garki/Babura federal seat decisively
Edo	APC wins both Ovia federal constituency and Edo Central Senate seat
Niger	APC’s Dogari Daje leads in Munya State Assembly seat
Adamawa	APC’s Misa Musa narrowly edges PDP’s Buba Muhammad
Taraba	APC’s Abner Shittu wins Karim I seat in a close contest
Zamfara	Election declared inconclusive due to cancellation of wards and narrow lead differential
Enugu	The Enugu South Urban contest remains unresolved after repeated postponements