Gov Zulum maintains lead in Borno’s 22 LGAs results
Governor Babagana Zulum, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno, is leading as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of 22 out of the 27 LGAs.
The results presented and won by APC are Jere, Dikwa, Mafa, Magumeri, Kaga, Nganzai, Guzamala, Konduga, Gubio, Kwaya-Kusar, Mobbar, Bama, Gwoza and Monguno. Others are Chibok, Kala-Balge, Ngala, Abadam, Damboa, Askira-Uba, Kukawa and Bayo, placing Zulum in the lead with over 350,000 votes.
The People’s Democratic Party candidate, Mohammed Jajari, who did not win any LGA, is trailing behind a distant second with over 40,000 votes.
The returning officer for the gubernatorial election, Jude Rabo, adjourned the collation of results until Monday at 10 a.m. for the remaining five LGAs.
The pending five LGAs are Hawul, Biu, Shani, Marte and Maiduguri Metropolitan council.
(NAN)
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