By-election: Group Applauds Matawalle for APC’s Strong Performance in Zamfara
- Zamfara Good Governance Group has given credit to the Defence Minister, Bello Matawalle, for the All Progressives Congress's performance in Saturday's By-election
- The group stressed that Matawalle's leadership and loyalty to the APC contributed to the party's grassroots strength
- The group discussed how current officeholders attempted to disrupt the voting process and sent strong words to security agencies ahead of the supplementary polls
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Zamfara State - A socio-political group under the aegis of the Zamfara Good Governance Group has lauded the efforts of the Defence Minister and former Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, for ensuring that the All Progressives Congress maintains a strong stance in the recently concluded bye-election.
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This was disclosed in a statement signed by the group's president, Murtala Abdullahi, made available to Legit.ng on Monday, August 18.
According to the statement, the president commended Matawalle for his role in keeping the party's grassroots strength despite vacating the office after losing his second-term bid.
Abdullahi acknowledged that the election results collated by independent observers are a testament to Matawalle's steadfastness and political commitment to his party.
“Despite not holding the reins of state government, Matawalle has shown uncommon leadership and loyalty to the APC. The bye-election has once again demonstrated his firm connection with the people and his ability to inspire confidence in our great party.
"Zamfara remains firmly rooted in the APC because of the structures and trust he built during his tenure,” Abdullahi said.
The group faulted the attempted effort to disrupt the Saturday, August 16, by-election by current political holders in the state, the deputy governor, commissioners and senior officials, reiterating the stance of APC supporters in making sure such acts were not successful.
INEC urges voters to prepare for supplementary polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the bye-election inconclusive, citing election irregularities in some polling units, urging electorates to prepare ahead of a new date for a supplementary poll.
The ZGGG urged the commission to maintain transparency in the process and guarantee that the outcome reflects the will of the people.
“Democracy must be defended at all costs. We call on INEC to ensure that the supplementary election is free, fair, and credible. The people of Zamfara have spoken, and their voice must not be silenced by manipulation or malpractice,” Abdullahi added.
The group tasked security agencies with providing optimal protection for the electorate during the supplementary poll, stressing the need to strengthen the courage exercised by the citizens during the Saturday, August 16 polls.
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INEC declares Zamfara by-election inconclusive
Legit.ng previously reported that INEC has declared the Kaura Namoda South State Constituency bye-election in Zamfara State inconclusive, citing discrepancies between the margin of lead and the number of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected in cancelled polling units.
Lawal Sa’adu, the INEC Returning Officer for the election and a lecturer at the Federal University Gusau, announced the decision following the cancellation of results from five polling units located in Sakajiki and Kambarawa wards.
How aggrieved candidates can reclaim election victory
Legit.ng previously reported on how Nigeria’s dynamic electoral landscape, the declaration of results does not always mark the end of the contest.
Political parties and candidates who were not declared winners in a by-election may still reclaim victory through a structured legal process.
The Election Tribunal offers a formal avenue for challenging outcomes, ensuring transparency and accountability in the democratic system.
Source: Legit.ng
