2023 Election: Atiku Wins Over Tinubu, Kwakwanso in Katsina

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate has emerged as the winner of the general election held in Katsina State, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The state returning officer, Professor Muazu Abubakar Gusau, announced the results of the election early on Monday morning. The total number of registered voters was 3,516,719, with 1,097,663 voters accredited. The PDP candidate won with 489,045 votes, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate got 482,283 votes.

There were 18 political parties that participated in the election, and the results for each party were announced. The total valid votes were 1,058,673, with 32,514 votes rejected. The returning officer revealed that some votes were cancelled due to over-voting, violence, thuggery, and insecurity. A total of 51,310 registered voters were affected by the cancellations.

The affected areas included Baure, Danmusa, Daura, Dutsinma, Funtua, Kafur, Kankara, Katsina, Kurfi, Kusada, Maiadua, Malumfashi, Mashi, Sabuwa, and Safana. It is important to note that the PDP candidate defeated prominent politicians such as Tinubu and Kwakwanso in the Katsina State elections.