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Kebbi State: APC declares Umar Hassan‑Augie winner of Argungu/Augie primary
Updated 06:27 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 08:19 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Kebbi State APC has announced Umar Hassan‑Augie as the winner of the fresh primary for the Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency. The party said he secured 33,013 votes, far ahead of his challenger Samir Salihu‑Felande who received 1,319 votes. Naija News reported the winner simply as Umar Augie, while Daily Post gave the full name and vote totals.
What we know
- Umar Hassan‑Augie declared winner of the Argungu/Augie primary
- Received 33,013 votes according to Daily Post
- Opponent Samir Salihu‑Felande obtained 1,319 votes
- Naija News referred to the winner as Umar Augie
Why it matters: The result determines the APC candidate who will contest the upcoming election in Kebbi State.
Sources
- Augie Wins Court-Ordered APC Rerun Primary – Naija News,
- Kebbi APC declares Hassan-Augie winner of Argungu/Augie fresh primary – Daily Post,
Updates
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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