FULL LIST: INEC By-Election Results Across Enugu, Rivers, Kano, Ondo and Kebbi

INEC by-election results from Enugu, Rivers, Kano, Ondo and Kebbi show the APC winning four seats while the PDP retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.

APC won most of the seats in Nigeria’s latest by-elections, while PDP retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. See the full list of winners declared by INEC.

Key Points

• INEC has declared winners of by-elections held in several states across Nigeria.
• APC recorded victories in Enugu, Kano, Kebbi and Ondo.
• PDP retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.
• The elections were conducted to fill vacancies created by deaths and appointments.

APC Dominates By-Elections Across Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared winners of the by-elections conducted in several states across Nigeria, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging as the biggest winner.

The by-elections were held to fill vacancies in the Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly following the deaths of lawmakers and appointments to public offices.

Results announced by INEC show that the APC secured victories in Enugu, Kano, Kebbi and Ondo, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.

Full List of By-Election Winners

Enugu North Senatorial District

Winner: Ikeje Asogwa (APC)

Votes: 162,360

Runner-up: Chief Nestor Ezeme (PDP) – 9,299 votes

Reason for Election: Death of Senator Okey Ezea.

Rivers South-East Senatorial District

Winner: Olaka Nwogu (PDP)

Votes: 47,961

Runner-up: Osar Erewari (APC) – 1,647 votes

Reason for Election: Death of Senator Barry Mpigi.

Ondo South Senatorial District

Winner: Dayo Faduyile (APC)

Votes: 68,474

Runner-up: Adeolu Akinwunmi (APM) – 1,411 votes

Reason for Election: Appointment of former senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, Kano State

Winner: Rabiu Shuaibu (APC)

Votes: 35,356

Runner-up: Lawal Garba-Haruna (APM) – 268 votes

Third Place: Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad (LP) – 98 votes

Reason for Election: Death of former lawmaker Muhammad Danjuma-Hassan of the NNPP.

Zuru State Constituency, Kebbi State

Rabiu Garba Aiki (APC)

Votes: 4,887

Runner-up: Aliyu Galadima Muhammad (LP) – 168 votes

Reason for Election: Death of former Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru.

By-Elections at a Glance

What the Results Mean

The by-election outcomes reinforce the APC’s dominance in several parts of the country ahead of the 2027 general election.

The ruling party secured four of the five seats declared so far, while the PDP retained its hold on Rivers South-East Senatorial District.

Political observers believe the results could influence party calculations, alliance talks and campaign strategies as preparations for the 2027 elections intensify.

Quick Facts

Seats Won by APC: 4

Seats Won by PDP: 1

States Covered: Enugu, Rivers, Ondo, Kano and Kebbi

Offices Contested: Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

Which party won the most by-elections?

The APC won four of the five seats declared by INEC.

Which seat did the PDP win?

The PDP retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat.

Why were the by-elections conducted?

The elections were held to fill vacancies created by deaths and appointments.

Are all by-election results declared?

No. As of the latest update, INEC had yet to announce the result of the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election.