In Yendi, the election was characterized by chaos, and the EC was not unable to declare a winner. The contest was between, Farouk Aliu Mahama and Hajia Abibata Mahama. Party executives declared Farouk Aliu Mahama the winner, but his contender, Hajia Abibata Mahama, in a statement, urged her supporters to disregard the declaration as the party works to find amicable solutions to issues.