The by-election for the Zuru State Constituency seat in the Kebbi State House of Assembly was conducted peacefully across 200 polling units in Zuru Local Government Area on Saturday, although several polling centres recorded low voter turnout.Observations across parts of Zuru town showed that between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., many residents were engaged in their normal daily activities, with shops and businesses operating as usual, while electoral officials waited for voters to arrive at polling units.Security personnel were visibly deployed across the area, maintaining order and ensuring a hitch-free exercise.Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Mango Waje Polling Unit, the Kebbi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kana Zuru, said turnout was expected to improve as the day progressed.“The election is going on smoothly and peacefully. The early hours of the morning often witness low turnout, but we are optimistic that more voters will come out. Despite the rainfall, people are showing commitment to the democratic process,” he said.Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Observations across parts of Zuru town showed that between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., many residents were engaged in their normal daily activities, with shops and businesses operating as usual, while electoral officials waited for voters to arrive at polling units.Security personnel were visibly deployed across the area, maintaining order and ensuring a hitch-free exercise.Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Mango Waje Polling Unit, the Kebbi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kana Zuru, said turnout was expected to improve as the day progressed.“The election is going on smoothly and peacefully. The early hours of the morning often witness low turnout, but we are optimistic that more voters will come out. Despite the rainfall, people are showing commitment to the democratic process,” he said.Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Security personnel were visibly deployed across the area, maintaining order and ensuring a hitch-free exercise.Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Mango Waje Polling Unit, the Kebbi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kana Zuru, said turnout was expected to improve as the day progressed.“The election is going on smoothly and peacefully. The early hours of the morning often witness low turnout, but we are optimistic that more voters will come out. Despite the rainfall, people are showing commitment to the democratic process,” he said.Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Mango Waje Polling Unit, the Kebbi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kana Zuru, said turnout was expected to improve as the day progressed.“The election is going on smoothly and peacefully. The early hours of the morning often witness low turnout, but we are optimistic that more voters will come out. Despite the rainfall, people are showing commitment to the democratic process,” he said.Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. “The election is going on smoothly and peacefully. The early hours of the morning often witness low turnout, but we are optimistic that more voters will come out. Despite the rainfall, people are showing commitment to the democratic process,” he said.Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Kana expressed confidence in the APC’s chances, stating that the party remained popular among the electorate in the constituency.Related NewsRivers by-election: Voting underway across seven LGs#EkitiDecides2026: Adaramodu commends INEC, says vote-buying claims baseless, false#EkitiDecides2026: Ex-senator raises concern over BVAS malfunctionAt Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. At Alhaji Budo Polling Unit in the Rafin Zuru community, APC candidate for the Kebbi South Senatorial District, Muhammad Jafar Gajere, commended voters who participated in the exercise and described the by-election as significant for the party’s future electoral prospects.“This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. “This election is important because it provides an opportunity for the people to reaffirm their confidence in the APC. It is also a clear indication of the party’s strength and acceptance ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Gajere said.Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Also monitoring the election was the Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Salihu Dangoje, who visited several polling units across the town. He expressed satisfaction with the participation of women voters, particularly at Suffi Polling Unit.“I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. “I am encouraged by the turnout of women voters. Their participation demonstrates growing awareness of the importance of democratic engagement and representation,” Dangoje noted.Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. Although voter turnout remained low in some locations, the process was generally orderly. In many polling units visited, voters who had cast their ballots had already returned home, leaving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) waiting for the close of voting to commence counting and collation of results.As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency. As of the time of filing this report, no major incidents had been recorded, with security agencies continuing to monitor the exercise across the constituency.