By-Elections: Voting Ends, Counting Begins Across 13 States

Voting has officially concluded in the by-elections held across 13 states to fill vacant seats in 16 constituencies. According to INEC, the elections covered two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state assembly seats. Sorting and counting of ballots have now commenced in polling units across the affected states: Jigawa, Edo, Ogun, Oyo, Adamawa,…

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Man Nabbed With ₦25m Cash for Alleged Vote Buying in Kaduna By-Election

Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested Shehu Patangi, a suspected political agent, with over ₦25 million allegedly meant for vote buying during the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election. Police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan said Patangi was caught early Saturday at a hotel on Turunku Road, Kaduna, where he was allegedly coordinating the distribution of funds…

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