Ogun election news

You're looking for news about the Ogun State governorship election! Here are some recent updates:

Latest News:

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ogun State governorship election. Abiodun polled 241,670 votes to defeat his closest rival, Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who got 229,118 votes. (Source: Punch)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results, claiming that the election was marred by irregularities and that the results were manipulated. The party has vowed to challenge the outcome in court. (Source: Vanguard)
• The APC has celebrated Abiodun's victory, with party leaders and supporters hailing his win as a testament to the party's popularity in the state. (Source: ThisDay)

Background:

• The Ogun State governorship election was held on March 9, 2023, with 48 candidates vying for the top seat.
• The election was keenly contested between Abiodun, who was seeking re-election, and Akinlade, a former deputy governor of the state.
• The election was marked by reports of violence, ballot box snatching, and voter intimidation, with several parties accusing each other of electoral malpractices.

Reactions:

• The Ogun State chapter of the APC has hailed Abiodun's victory, saying it was a testament to the party's popularity and the governor's performance in office. (Source: The Nation)
• The APM has rejected the results, claiming that the election was rigged and that the results were manipulated to favor the APC. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The PDP has called for the cancellation of the election, saying that the results were not reflective of the true will of the people. (Source: Premium Times)