APC Wins Four of Five Bye‑Elections Ahead of 2027 General Election
APC secured victories in four of five legislative bye‑elections held across Kano, Bauchi, Gombe and Delta states
In Brief
- •APC secured victories in four of five legislative bye‑elections held across Kano, Bauchi, Gombe and Delta states
- •The party lost the Sakwa constituency in Bauchi to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
- •Key vote totals: Kano – 22,890 votes for Hussaini Yusuf Datti; Bauchi Disina – 5,846 votes for Yakubu Ali; Gombe – 41,121 votes for Kallamu Usman MaiJama’a; Delta – 8,724 votes for Okolosi Ator
- •APM received 5,225 votes in Bauchi Disina and 8,515 votes in Sakwa
- •Minister Festus Keyamo highlighted the results as significant for the 2027 elections and referenced the constitutional 25% vote requirement in two‑thirds of states
Why It Matters
The spread of APC’s wins across the North‑West, North‑East and South‑South regions signals a broadening base ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s performance in these bye‑elections may shape its campaign strategy and influence voter expectations, especially given Nigeria’s constitutional requirement that a presidential candidate secure at least 25 % of the vote in two‑thirds of the states. A stronger showing could bolster APC’s prospects for a decisive mandate in the forthcoming national polls.
Key Details
- Bye‑Elections Won
- 4 of 5
- Regions Covered
- North‑West, North‑East, South‑South
- Total APC Votes in Gombe
- 41,121
- APC Loss
- Sakwa seat in Bauchi
- Keyamo Statement Date
- 2026-09-20
Context & Background
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is the ruling party in Nigeria, and the 2027 general elections will determine the next president and federal legislators. Bye‑elections held in the weeks preceding the general election serve as a barometer of party strength across the country’s diverse geopolitical zones.
What To Watch
Fuller analysis of the presidential election factor to be released on January 19 or 20, 2027
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