The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hassan Shado of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of Saturday’s Okura State Constituency by-election in Kogi State.
Announcing the results in Egume, the Returning Officer, Professor Emmanuel Onome, said Hassan Shado polled a total of 55,073 votes.
The candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM) scored 1,038 and 445 votes respectively.
The death of former lawmaker representing Okura State Constituency, Enema Paul prompted voters across the area to elect a replacement for the vacant seat in the eight Kogi Assembly.
TVC News reported that electoral officials arrived early at most polling units across the four wards of the constituency, with some units recording low turnout, while others saw voters defy the cloudy weather to cast their ballots.
The Police in the State assured sustained security, while INEC acknowledged low turnout but commended the peaceful conduct of the polls.
