Latest news about kogi election

Here are the latest news updates about the Kogi State Governorship election:

Update as of November 21, 2022

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Yahaya Bello, as the winner of the Kogi State Governorship election. Bello won with 814,738 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Musa Wada, who got 634,946 votes.
• The election was marred by violence, ballot snatching, and other irregularities, with reports of intimidation and harassment of voters and election officials.
• The PDP has rejected the results, calling for a rerun, while the APC has hailed the victory as a testament to the popularity of Bello's administration.
• The election has been criticized by many, including civil society organizations and opposition parties, who have called for an investigation into the alleged irregularities.

Previous updates

• November 18, 2022: Voting has been suspended in several polling units across Kogi State due to violence and other irregularities. The INEC has also reported cases of ballot snatching and destruction of election materials.
• November 17, 2022: The election has been characterized by low turnout, with many voters complaining of lack of interest and apathy. The INEC has also reported cases of voter intimidation and harassment.
• November 16, 2022: The election has kicked off in Kogi State, with voters casting their ballots in the governorship election. The APC and PDP are the main contenders, with several other parties also participating.
• November 15, 2022: The INEC has announced that the election will hold as scheduled, despite concerns over the security situation in the state. The election is expected to be keenly contested, with both parties vying for control of the state.

Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the most recent information.