Sokoto: APC Guber Candidate, Aliyu, In Early Lead

Results of the governorship election held in Sokoto State on Saturday, have started trickling in, with Hon. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in early lead.

Results already declared at the collation centre were from Binji, Wurno, Yabo, Isa, Gwadabawa, Rabah, Tureta, Bodinga, Tangaza and Kware local government areas of the State.

Out of the results from 10 local government areas, Hon. Aliyu Sokoto of APC won eight LGAs of Binji, Wurno, Yabo, Gwadabawa, Rabah, Bodinga, Tangaza and Kware.

While governorship of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Malam Sa’idu Umar, recorded victory with minimal margin at Isa and Tureta local government areas only.

Results were being awaited from 13 more LGAs of the State.

Results at a glance.

1. Binji LGA

APC – 13,410
PDP – 11,078

2. Wurno LGA

APC – 17,350
PDP – 13,099

3. Yabo LGA

APC – 14,729
PDP – 12,014

4. Isa LGA

APC – 13,632
PDP – 15,117

5. Gwadabawa LGA

APC – 19,036
PDP – 16,652

6. Rabah LGA

APC – 12,759
PDP – 11,120

7. Tureta LGA

APC –   9,831
PDP – 10,045

8. Bodinga LGA

APC – 18,986
PDP – 16,440

9. Tangaza LGA

APC – 16,254
PDP –   9,705

10. Kware LGA

APC – 18,644
PDP – 18,161