The former member representing the constituency, Adewunmi Onanuga, died on January 15 after a brief illness.
The New Nigeria People’s Party has secured victory in the Bagwai/Shanono state assembly by-election held on Saturday.
Mr Rabiu said Mr Umar-Sani secured 10,996 votes to defeat his closest rival, Muazu Danyaro of PDP, who scored 5,499 votes.
Balarabe Abdullahi of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, the INEC returning officer for the election, announced the result in Zaria.
Mr Eno explained that his political foundation was rooted in the All Progressives Congress, adding that it was impossible for him to stand apart from Mr Tinubu.
The returning officer for the election, Abiodun Oluwadare, declared the election results in the early hours of Sunday in Ibadan.
The New Nigeria People’s Party has commended INEC and security agencies for ensuring the credibility of the by-elections in the Shanono/Bagwai and Ghari constituencies, Kano.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on accounting officers in both private and public sectors to support the nation’s economic growth.
The party claimed the electoral process was marred by thuggery, with political thugs intimidating eligible voters, rendering the exercise ridiculous.
The Gombe House of Assembly has begun public hearings on a bill seeking the establishment of 13 LCDAs.
