Current news on kogi state election

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

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Yahaya Bello Winner of Kogi Governorship Election: 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 406,222 votes, defeating his closest rival, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 299,825 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Rejects Election Results, Demands Fresh Polls: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Kogi State governorship election, calling for a fresh poll. The party's candidate, Musa Wada, alleged that the election was marred by irregularities and violence. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. APC Celebrates Victory, Accuses PDP of Electoral Sabotage: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated its victory in the Kogi State governorship election, accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of attempting to sabotage the poll. The APC claimed that the PDP's actions were aimed at disrupting the electoral process and undermining the will of the people. (Source: Leadership)
  4. Security Agencies Deployed to Maintain Peace in Kogi: The Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies have been deployed to maintain peace in Kogi State following the governorship election. The deployment is aimed at preventing any post-election violence and ensuring that the people of the state can go about their daily activities peacefully. (Source: Daily Trust)

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 the incumbent governor, Yahaya Bello, and his main challenger, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot box snatching, and voter intimidation, with both parties accusing each other of electoral malpractices. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to investigate the allegations and take necessary action to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.

Key Issues:

  1. Voter Suppression: There were reports of voter suppression in some parts of the state, with some voters unable to cast their ballots due to alleged manipulation of the electoral process.
  2. Ballot Box Snatching: Ballot boxes were snatched in some areas, leading to the disruption of the electoral process and the loss of votes.
  3. Violence: There were reports of violence in some areas, with some voters and electoral officials attacked by political thugs.
  4. Electoral Malpractices: Both parties accused each other of electoral malpractices, including vote buying and rigging.

Conclusion:

The Kogi State governorship election has been marked by controversy and allegations of electoral malpractices. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Yahaya Bello of the APC as the winner, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results and called for a fresh poll. The situation remains tense, with both parties accusing each other of electoral sabotage.