Breaking news on kogi election

Here are some recent updates on the Kogi State Governorship election:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Winner: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Yahaya Bello, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Kogi State Governorship election. Bello won with a total of 804,707 votes, defeating his closest rival, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 634,950 votes.
  2. PDP Rejects Results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the election, calling it "a sham" and "a mockery of democracy". The party's candidate, Musa Wada, has vowed to challenge the results in court.
  3. Security Concerns: There were reports of violence and intimidation during the election, with some voters and observers complaining of harassment by security agents and thugs. The police have promised to investigate the allegations.
  4. Low Turnout: The election witnessed a low turnout, with many voters staying away from the polls. The turnout was estimated to be around 40%, with some areas recording as low as 10%.
  5. International Observers: The election was observed by international organizations, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union. While they praised the conduct of the election, they also raised concerns about the low turnout and allegations of irregularities.

Background:

The Kogi State Governorship election was held on November 16, 2023, to elect a new governor to succeed Yahaya Bello, who is completing his second term. The election was keenly contested by 25 candidates, including Bello and Musa Wada, who were the main contenders.

Key Issues:

  1. Security: The election was marred by security concerns, with reports of violence and intimidation.
  2. Low Turnout: The low turnout was a major concern, with many voters staying away from the polls.
  3. Irregularities: There were allegations of irregularities, including vote-buying and ballot stuffing.
  4. PDP's Challenge: The PDP has vowed to challenge the results in court, citing irregularities and fraud.

What's Next:

The PDP is expected to challenge the results in court, while the APC is set to celebrate its victory. The outcome of the election is likely to have significant implications for the political landscape in Kogi State and beyond.