#NigeriaDecides2023: Governor Ganduje’s Son, Abba Loses House Of Rep Seat In Kano

Abba Ganduje, the son of Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has lost the House of Representatives election.

Abba lost his bid to unseat the incumbent House of Representatives member representing Tofa, Dawakin-Tofa, and Rimingado Federal Constituency, Abdulkadir Tijjani Jobe in Saturday’s election.

Jobe of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) polled 52,457 votes against Abba, a candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) who scored 44,809.

Prof. Saminu Yahaya announced the results in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area at the INEC office on Sunday.

However, Jobe is returning back to the green chamber for the fifth time.

Recall that Jobe, a former member of the APC dumped the party for NNPP after clash with Ganduje over the party’s ticket handed to Ganduje’s son, Abba.

KanyiDaily had also reported that Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi lost his senatorial bid to the Labour Party candidate, Okechukwu Ezea.