Winners Announced in Niger LG Elections, APC Dominates, PDP Wins Two Seats

The Niger Local Government elections saw the Progress Congress (APC) clear 25 chairmanship seats and secure 271 councillorship seats, with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) winning in two areas. The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) described the elections as credible and transparent.

In Oyo State, the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) announced election results amid criticism from APC's gubernatorial candidate, Teslim Folarin. The APC emerged victorious in several local governments, with PDP securing victories in 33 areas.

The elections emphasized the political landscape in both states.