The leading opposition Party in Kaduna State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected the outcome of the bye-elections in the State, which saw the All Progressive Congress (APC) emerge victorious at the polls.

In a statement by Kaduna State Chairman of the PDP, Sir Edward Percy Masha, on Monday, the party rejected the outcome of the elections in all three constituencies, stating, “We will be meeting with our candidates, stakeholders, and legal team to determine our next course of action.”

Masha said, “The unprecedented low voter turnout is a testament to the lack of confidence in the process, exacerbated by Governor Uba Sani’s failure to conduct the 2024 local government election in the state.”

He said, “We are afraid that if this undemocratic trend continues, the problem of voter apathy will only worsen and reach a dangerous peak by 2027.”

Masha added, “We urge the good people of Kaduna State to continue trusting and supporting the PDP. We are undergoing reforms to strengthen our structures and ensure better representation for all. Together, we will restore dignity, fairness, and genuine democracy in our dear state.”

However, he said that the party “extends its heartfelt gratitude to the good people of Basawa, Zaria Kewaye, and Chikun/Kajuru State and Federal Constituencies respectively, for the overwhelming support shown to our party during the August 16, 2025 bye-elections,” pointing out that “your unwavering commitment and support will never be taken for granted.”

“We also express our profound appreciation to our party stakeholders for their critical roles before, during, and after the elections. Their dedication has further strengthened the PDP and reinforced the loyalty of our teeming supporters across Kaduna State,” Masha added.

The PDP chairman remarked, “We are saddened by the desperation of the failed Uba Sani-led government. The Gestapo and commandos deployed by the government and its agents, which clearly indicates that the APC is unsettled by the PDP’s mass appeal in the state.”

He added: “The abduction of our candidate and members of our campaign committee for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, seizure of funds meant for logistics and agents’ allowances, and massive vote buying were carried out in full public glare, showcasing the APC’s shameless disregard for democracy.”