Controversy as APC sweeps Kaduna, Kogi LG polls, PDP alleges gross irregularities

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Sunday, cried foul over the local government elections held in Kaduna and Kogi states, citing gross irregularities and vowing to challenge the results in court.

The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) and Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) conducted the elections across 23 local government areas on October 19, 2024.

KAD-SIECOM declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates winners of 23 chairmanship positions and 255 councillorship positions.