The New Nigeria Peoples Party and the All Progressives Congress have conducted their primary elections for the forthcoming by-election for the House of Representatives, representing Garki/Babura Federal Constituency in Jigawa State.
PUNCH Online reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission scheduled August 16, 2025, for the by-election for the constituency following the death of Isa Dogon Yaro, the constituency member, on May 9, 2024.
The NNPP primary election was held on Saturday at the party’s local government secretariat in Babura, while the APC primary took place at the Duplex in Babura.
Declaring the results shortly after all the delegates completed casting their votes, the Chief Returning Officer for the NNPP primary election sent by the party, Muhammad Gako, declared Salisu Sabo the winner, saying he scored a total of 114 votes cast during the election.
“Salisu Sabo emerged as the NNPP flag bearer after winning unopposed with 114 votes,” the Chief Returning Officer said.
In his acceptance speech, Sabo promised to work with all party members and the good people of Garki/Babura constituency to enhance secondary education.
He also encouraged voters to prioritise merit and the quality of candidates who will effectively address their needs.
On the other hand, the APC primary election, held at the Duplex in Babura saw Rabiu Garki emerging as the party’s flag bearer.
Announcing the winner shortly after the primary election, the chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, Ismaila Gadaka, declared the election peaceful, free, and fair.
He declared that Garki emerged as the party’s flag bearer as he received all 110 votes cast by delegates from the 22 wards of the constituency.
Garki, while speaking after announcing him as the flag bearer, commended Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi, party leaders, and members for placing their trust in him.
He pledged to prioritise youth employment and job creation to improve the livelihoods of his constituents, if elected.
In his remark at the occasion, the APC state chairman, Aminu Gumel, expressed satisfaction with the election’s process and conduct.
He noted that despite their confidence in winning, the APC will campaign across all 22 political wards in the constituency, assuring the people that their candidate will work in line with the APC manifesto and the administration of Governor Umar Namadi.
PUNCH Online reports that both parties in the state have emphasised the importance of working with the people and representing their interests in the National Assembly, as the by-election is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both parties vying for the support of the electorate.
