Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made history as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared her as winner of the Adamawa Governorship election, becoming the first female governor when sworn in on May 29, 2023.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner of Adamawa, Prof. Hudu Yunus Ari, declared Binani as winner after the April 15 supplementary elections.
Results from 10 out of the 20 local government areas had been declared while the exercise was adjourned till 11am.
However, Ari announced the final result an hour before the scheduled time.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was leading before the pronouncement was made.
Some PDP supporters in the hall had protested why the announcement was made by the REC instead of the returning officer.
Details later…
With additional reports by Solacebase
