Excited security fired shots into the air as the news of Mr Soludo’s re-election broke at the incumbent’s country home in Isuofia, Aguata LGA.
Kebbi deputy speaker Samaila Muhammad-Bagudu has regained freedom after being kidnapped by bandits.
His party, APGA, polled 422,664 votes.
A total of 16 candidates participated in the election, with six seen as major contenders.
Meanwhile, the election was reportedly marred by allegations of vote-buying, violence, and voter intimidation.
“At Igboukwu, party agents were seen distributing N5,000 to voters openly, without any response or deterrent from security personnel,” he said.
The incident occurred at Polling Unit 005 in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area.
Ms Ekwunife’s claims were countered by the APGA chairman in the Anaocha Local Government Area, Anthony Ugorji.
A review of the results showed incumbent Governor Charles Soludo is taking the lead.
The executive director of Yiaga Africa identified vote-buying and low turnout as recurring issues observed in the thematic areas of the election.
