Allied Peoples Movement wins 319 of 323 councillorship positions as PDP, APC stay away from election
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has secured a landslide victory in Bauchi State’s local government elections, winning all 20 chairmanship seats and 319 of 323 councillorship positions following Monday’s polls.
Jummai Abubakar, chairperson of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), announced the comprehensive results after verification and collation across the state.
Full Results Breakdown:
LGA Winner Votes
Bauchi Umar Mohammed 125,170
Alkaleri Bappah Aliyu 107,482
Katagum Yusuf Babayo Zaki 65,626
Gamawa Ali Babayo 54,423
Ningi Yahuza Adamu Haruna 29,387
Misau Salisu Hussaini 34,378
Dass Mohammed Jibo 35,264
Bogoro Zakka Luka 25,282
Dambam Iliya Isah 19,730
Kirfi Garba Musa 24,787
Ganjuwa Mohammed Idris 24,150
Giade Mustapha Musa 33,864
Itas/Gadau Dankawuwa Ya’u 24,989
Jama’are Inuwa Abdullahi 36,766
The commission confirmed all candidates were duly elected, having met legal requirements and secured the highest number of valid votes in their constituencies.
Governor Blasts Opposition Boycott as ‘Cowardice’
Governor Bala Mohammed, who cast his ballot alongside his wife at Dan Kungibar, Alkaleri LGA, launched a blistering attack on opposition parties for boycotting the election.
“I can see some people are cowards. They have even checked out of the election because they knew they would lose,” Mohammed declared.
“They have not campaigned. If they had listened to my advice, they should have gone ahead to test their popularity.”
The governor, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APM in May 2026, emphasized the importance of local government elections to grassroots development.
“The local government is where everything is done because the majority of what people live on is in the local government, not in the state capital,” he said.
“That is why we are trying very, very much to ensure good governance in the local government.”
Key Highlights
· Turnout: Voter participation reported as peaceful across polling units
· Opposition: Major parties including PDP and APC stayed away
· Timeline: Results declared same day as voting concluded
· Significance: First LG elections since governor’s defection to APM
