The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly by-election for Kaura-Namoda South Constituency inconclusive.
Announcing the results at the Kasuwar Daji Collation Centre on Saturday, August 16, 2025, INEC disclosed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) scored 6,999 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 5,339 votes, giving APC a lead of 1,660.
Breakdown of results from the six wards showed APC leading in four, while PDP secured victory in two: Kagara Ward: APC 783, PDP 682, Saka Jiki Ward: APC 1,021, PDP 359, Banga Ward: APC 1,163, PDP 1,466, Kyanbarawa Ward: APC 1,162, PDP 660, Kurya Ward: APC 983, PDP 1,580, Dan Isah Ward: APC 1,887, PDP 592.
Despite APC’s advantage, INEC declared the poll inconclusive, explaining that a rerun would be conducted in three polling units of Kyanbarawa Ward and two polling units in Saka Jiki Ward. A new date for the supplementary election will be announced.
