Current news in delta state election

Here are some current news updates on the Delta State election:

Latest News

  1. INEC Suspends Delta State Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Delta State governorship election due to widespread violence and disruptions. The election was scheduled to hold on March 6, 2023. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Delta State Governorship Election: APC, PDP, Others Protest INEC's Decision: The All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other political parties have protested INEC's decision to suspend the election. They claim that the suspension is unfair and undemocratic. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Delta State Assembly Election: PDP Wins 23 Seats, APC Wins 12: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won 23 seats in the Delta State House of Assembly election, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 12 seats. (Source: Leadership)
  4. Delta State Governorship Election: Sheriff Oborevwori Leads in Early Results: According to early results, Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP is leading in the Delta State governorship election. However, the results are still being collated and the outcome is yet to be officially announced. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Delta State Election: Security Agencies Deployed to Maintain Peace: The Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, and other security agencies have been deployed to maintain peace and order during the Delta State election. (Source: Punch)

Background

The Delta State governorship election was scheduled to hold on March 6, 2023, alongside the state assembly election. The election is seen as a crucial one, as it will determine the next governor of the state and the composition of the state assembly.

The main contenders in the election are Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP, who is the incumbent deputy governor, and Great Ovedje Ogboru of the APC, who has been a perennial candidate in the state.

The election has been marred by violence and disruptions, with reports of ballot box snatching, voter intimidation, and other forms of electoral malpractice. The INEC has suspended the election due to the widespread violence and disruptions.

The outcome of the election is still uncertain, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.