The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the recent local government elections in Kwara State, claiming all chairmanship and councillorship positions.
The results were announced early Sunday morning by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) at their headquarters in Ilorin.
KWSIEC Chairman, Mr. Mohammad Baba-Okanla, confirmed the sweeping victory, stating, “After meticulous collation and verification, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in all categories. Specifically, the APC has won all 16 Local Government Area chairmanship positions. The party has also secured all 193 councilorship seats.”
The election, held on Saturday, saw participation from five political parties: APC, APM, PDP, SDP, and Accord. Mr. Baba-Okanla praised the political landscape for its commitment to a peaceful election, saying, “We commend political parties for their commitment to a peaceful election, which did not record any major casualty and the people of Kwara State for trooping out en masse to exercise their civic rights. We also like to appreciate security agencies for ensuring peace and orderliness throughout the voting process in a professional manner.”
Here are the detailed results from the local government areas:
Ifelodun LG
APC 22524
PDP 2727
APM 482
*OYUN LG*
APC 12159
PDP 356
APM 386
*Oke Ero LG*
APC 7472
PDP 1168
APM 224
*ISIN LG*
APC 8173
PDP 1165
APM 77
*EDU LG*
APC 23963
PDP 3851
APM 424
*Patigi LG*
APC 14,119
PDP 2,939
APM 806
*MORO*
APC 14,555
PDP 1670
APM 117
*ASA LG*
APC 15,024
PDP 2638
APM 41
*ILORIN SOUTH LG*
APC 20,207
PDP 2,072
APM 226
SDP 621
*Baruten LG*
APC 38,549
PDP 1335
APM 665
*Ilorin East*
APC 20883
PDP 5383
SDP 475
APM 835
*Kaima*
APC 23,029
PDP 1737
APM 59
*Ekiti LGA*
APC 8707
PDP 907
APM 966
*Offa*
Accord 1919
APC 22,400
PDP 1586
APM 636
SDP 391
*Ilorin west*
APC 50128
PDP 4202
APM 1882
*Irepodun*
APC 14010
PDP 2106
APM 559
SDP 239
With this comprehensive victory, the APC has solidified its grip on local governance in Kwara State, marking a significant moment in the state’s political landscape.
