The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged triumphant in Adamawa State's Saturday election, winning all 21 local government council chairmanship seats.
Furthermore, the PDP dominated the councillor seats, securing 225 wins and losing only one seat to the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).
This was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Muhammed Umar.
The election resulted in a gender-balanced leadership, with 21 women emerging as vice chairpersons, while 21 men were elected as chairpersons, showcasing a notable parity in representation.
SaharaReporters reported on Saturday that the election was expected to make a significant leap towards gender balance, with a predicted outcome of 21 male council chairmen and 21 female vice chairmen, transcending party affiliations and win margins.
This development is a result of the state's deliberate effort to promote gender mainstreaming, which led to all chairmanship candidates selecting female running mates, thereby ensuring a gender-balanced ticket in the elections.
The results as declared by ADSIEC for the local governments are as follows:
1. MADAGALI: PDP 56169; ACCORD 181.
2. MUBI SOUTH: 50912; LP 2750; NRM 735.
3. GANYE: PDP 34384.
4. MAYOBELWA: 52250; PL1087.
5. TOUNGO: 31216; LP 325; ADC 105; APP 78.
6. GIREI: PDP 41620; AA 40.
7. MUBI NORTH: 32900; NNPP 105; LP 2605.
8. MICHIKA: 69297; LP 3502
9. HONG: 24629.
10. YOLA NORTH: 18493; LP 1218; ADC 1117.
11. SHELLENG: 24029; LP 1830.
12. YOLA SOUTH: PDP44131.
13. DEMSA: PDP 59989; NNPP 936; LP 1780; ADC 1386.
14. LAMURDE: PDP 36566; LP 1067.
15. GOMBI: PDP 12826; ADC 2656.
16. FUFORE: PDP 68844; APGA 513; ADC 983.
17. SONG: PDP 49960; LP 1235; ADC 1285.
18. NUMAN: PDP 42624.
19. MAIHA: 32580; ADC 137; NRM 58.
20. GUYUK: PDP 34994.
21. JADA: PDP 51526.