Musa Hassan Yakubu Of APC Wins Okura II ByElection In Kogi

The All Progressives Congress has secured victory in the Okura II State Constituency by-election in Kogi State.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission declared the result late last night after collation was completed.

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Musa Hassan Yakubu of the APC emerged winner with 55,073 votes, a wide lead over his opponents. Godwin Meliga of the Peoples Democratic Party came second with 1,038 votes, while Egene Joseph Ugbede of the Allied Peoples Movement recorded 445 votes. Amos Ahaiba of the African Democratic Congress followed with 141 votes, Rilwan Mudi of the Social Democratic Party polled 85 votes, and Yakubu Ugbede of the Action Alliance ended with 16 votes.

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The by-election was conducted peacefully across the constituency, but the turnout of voters was low compared to expectations. Reports from polling units showed apathy among residents, with many eligible voters staying away from the process.

Despite the low participation, INEC confirmed that the poll met the required guidelines, paving the way for Yakubu’s declaration as the duly elected representative of Okura II in the Kogi State House of Assembly. The outcome strengthens APC’s control in the state as the party prepares for future contests.