Blatest 2019 e lection news in oyo state
Here are some of the latest news and updates on the 2019 elections in Oyo State:
Governorship Election
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the governorship election in Oyo State. Makinde won with 515,621 votes, defeating Adebayo Adelabu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who got 357,982 votes.
- The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot snatching, and voter intimidation in some areas.
House of Assembly Election
- The PDP won a majority of the seats in the Oyo State House of Assembly, winning 24 out of 32 seats. The APC won 8 seats.
- The election was also marred by reports of violence and irregularities in some areas.
Presidential Election
- The PDP's Atiku Abubakar won the presidential election in Oyo State, polling 533,767 votes. The APC's Muhammadu Buhari got 365,229 votes.
- The election was also marred by reports of violence and irregularities in some areas.
Post-Election Developments
- The APC has rejected the results of the governorship and House of Assembly elections, alleging widespread irregularities and rigging.
- The PDP has welcomed the results, saying they reflect the will of the people.
- The Oyo State Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde, has promised to work for the development of the state and to address the challenges facing the people.
Security Challenges
- There were reports of violence and insecurity in some areas of the state during the elections, including the killing of a police officer and the destruction of ballot boxes.
- The police and other security agencies have been deployed to maintain law and order in the state.
International Observers
- The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has expressed concerns about the conduct of the elections, citing reports of violence, intimidation, and irregularities.
- The Carter Center has also expressed concerns about the elections, citing reports of violence and irregularities.
These are some of the latest news and updates on the 2019 elections in Oyo State.