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Peaceful Conduct of Ganye Constituency Bye-Election in Adamawa State

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The Ganye Constituency bye-election in Adamawa State was conducted peacefully across all polling units in the Local Government Area, with voters showing impressive turnout and security personnel ensuring order throughout the exercise. Accreditation and voting commenced at 8:30 am local time, with officials confirming that all voters already on the queue by the closing time of 2:30 pm would be allowed to cast their ballots. Only two political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were participating in the election, with both parties keenly contesting the seat.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bye-election was conducted peacefully across all polling units in the Local Government Area, with impressive voter turnout recorded.
  • Accreditation and voting commenced at 8:30 am local time, with officials confirming that all voters already on the queue by the closing time of 2:30 pm would be allowed to cast their ballots.
  • Only two political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were participating in the election.
  • The election was necessitated by the death of former lawmaker Abdulmalik Jauro of the APC in May 2024.
  • Adamawa PDP Chairman Ahmed Shehu alleged that the APC was engaging in vote buying by distributing commodities and cash to the electorate.
  • An APC stalwart and member of the national monitoring committee for the by-election, Dahiru Hammandikko, dismissed the allegations as unfounded, stating that the APC would win in a free and fair contest.
  • An atmosphere of calm prevailed across Ganye as residents turned out to elect a new representative for the state House of Assembly.

Statistics:

  • The election commenced at 8:30 am local time and ended at 2:30 pm.
  • Security personnel were stationed in all polling units to ensure order.
  • Only two political parties participated in the election.
  • The bye-election followed the death of former lawmaker Abdulmalik Jauro of the APC in May 2024.
  • Adamawa PDP Chairman Ahmed Shehu alleged that the APC was engaging in vote buying by distributing commodities and cash to the electorate.

Sources:

  • Voice of Nigeria, 16 August 2025
  • Adamawa PDP Chairman, Ahmed Shehu
  • An APC stalwart and member of the national monitoring committee for the by-election, Dahiru Hammandikko
  • The Adamawa State House of Assembly.

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