The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a sweeping victory in the recently concluded local government elections in Niger State, winning all 25 chairmanship seats across the state.
The announcement was made by the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC), which confirmed that the APC also secured 271 of the 274 councillorship positions, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with just two seats.
The elections, held on November 1, 2025, saw the ruling party consolidate its dominance across the state’s local government areas. In several councils, the APC won by large margins, further cementing its grassroots influence ahead of future polls.
NSIEC’s Commissioner for Operations, Barr. Mohammad Liman, explained that after thorough collation and verification, the commission ratified the APC’s victory in all chairmanship positions, describing the process as transparent and credible.
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State commended the conduct of the elections and expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting that the results reflected the people’s confidence in the ruling party’s leadership and governance record.
The victory gives the APC full control of all local councils in Niger State, a development expected to strengthen its political structure and influence at the grassroots level.
Political observers believe the outcome underscores the party’s continued dominance in the North-Central region and signals its preparedness for future electoral contests, while attention now turns to how the newly elected chairmen and councillors will deliver on their development promises across the state.
