Breaking kogi guber poll bello declared winner
I think you're referring to the recent gubernatorial election in Kogi State, Nigeria. According to reports, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Yahaya Bello, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the election.
Here are some key details:
- Date: November 16, 2023
- Election: Kogi State Gubernatorial Election
- Winner: Yahaya Bello (APC)
- Runner-up: Musa Wada (PDP)
- Margin of victory: Bello won by a margin of over 10,000 votes
- Turnout: The election had a low turnout, with many voters complaining of irregularities and lack of voting materials.
The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot box snatching, and voter intimidation, which led to the suspension of voting in some areas. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has already rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities and calling for a rerun.
The outcome of the election is likely to be contested in court, and the situation remains tense in the state.