The atmosphere in Ganye Local Government was charged with anticipation last night as partial results from the highly contested State House of Assembly bye-election trickled in. By midnight, figures from six wards had been declared, setting the stage for a nail-biting contest between the two dominant parties—the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
So far, the collation paints a picture of a keenly fought political battle.
Ward-by-Ward Breakdown
1️⃣ Ganye II Ward
PDP – 2,253 ✅
APC – 2,202
2️⃣ Ganye I Ward
PDP – 1,346 ✅
APC – 1,218
3️⃣ Sugu Ward
PDP – 1,351 ✅
APC – 1,023
4️⃣ Sangassumi Ward
PDP – 1,668 ✅
APC – 1,462
5️⃣ Jaggu Ward
APC – 1,001 ✅
PDP – 750
6️⃣ Gamu Ward
APC – 1,391 ✅
PDP – 1,034
The Tally So Far
PDP: 8,942 votes
APC: 9,297 votes
With these figures, the APC currently holds a slim lead of 355 votes, a margin that keeps the race wide open as the nation awaits the results from the remaining four wards.
High Stakes, Tight Margins
The fierce competition between the PDP and APC in Ganye underscores the constituency’s strategic political importance. Each ward’s result has shifted momentum back and forth, reflecting strong grassroots mobilization on both sides.
Observers note that while the PDP clinched victories in four wards, the APC’s solid performance in Jaggu and Gamu has balanced the scales—ultimately giving them a narrow edge in the cumulative tally.
What Next?
As collation continues into the early hours, all eyes remain on the outstanding four wards. Political watchers, party stakeholders, and voters alike are bracing for the final announcement that will determine which party secures the mandate to represent Ganye constituency in the State House of Assembly.
For now, the contest remains too close to call.
🕒 Collation is still ongoing… stay tuned for updates.
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