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2023 Elections: INEC Declares Zamfara Central Senatorial Vote Inconclusive

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday declared the Zamfara Central senatorial election and that of Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency inconclusive.

In his declaration, the Returning Officer of Zamfara Central senatorial district, Prof. Ahmad Galadima, of the Federal University, Gusau, said the cancellation affected 74 polling units from 19 registration areas of Bungude, Gusau, and Tsafe.

Galadima said the total Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) collected was 43,881 which is greater than the margin lead of the two political parties with the highest votes.

According to the Returning Officer, the PDP scored 93,120 votes followed by the APC with 79,444, indicating alead margin of 13,676.

The election in Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency was declared inconclusive after the vote in 38 polling units from both Gusau and Tsafe local government areas were canceled.


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