The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept all the 16 chairmanship and 193 councillorship seats in the last Saturday local government elections in Kwara State.
Briefing journalists in Ilorin, the state capital, on Sunday on the outcomes of the polls, the Chairman, Kwara State Independe
nt Electoral Commission (KWSIEC), Muhammad Baba-Okanla, said: “After meticulous collation and verification, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all categories. Specifically, the APC has won all 16 Local Government Area chairmanship positions. The party has also secured all 193 councillorship seats.
“The electoral process, which unfolded across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas and 193 wards, witnessed the participation of five political parties: APC, APM, PDP, SDP, and Accord. Our electoral officers and returning officers from the field have filed their results, and I’m pleased to share the outcomes with you.”
The KWSIEC boss lauded journalists in the State for their
“tireless efforts and commitment to factual reporting. Your professionalism has been instrumental in ensuring the transparency and credibility of our electoral process.
He added: “We commend political parties for their commitment to a peaceful election, which did not record any major casualty and the people of Kwara State for trooping out en masse to exercise their civic rights. We also like to appreciate security agencies for ensuring peace and orderliness throughout the voting process in a professional manner.”
Meanwhile, the KWSIEC would present Certificate of Return to the Elected Local Government Chairmen later on Sunday.
“Following the successful and peaceful conclusion of the Local Government elections in Kwara State, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) is pleased to announce that the Certificate of Return shall be presented to all duly elected Local Government Chairmen today.
“This presentation marks the official recognition of the winners of the election, affirming their mandate to lead their respective local governments. The ceremony will take place today and is expected to be attended by top government officials, stakeholders, and representatives from various communities across the State,” the KWSIEC boss added.