Delta state election news today
Here are some recent news updates on the Delta State election:
Delta State Governorship Election:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the Delta State governorship election, which was initially scheduled for March 6, 2023. The new date for the election has not been announced. (Source: Vanguard)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to rig the election. The APC claimed that the PDP was planning to use thugs and security agents to disrupt the election. (Source: The Nation)
- The PDP has denied the allegations, describing them as "baseless and unfounded". The party's spokesperson, Dr. Ifeanyi Osifo, said that the APC was trying to distract the people of Delta State from the party's poor performance in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
Delta State House of Assembly Election:
- The INEC has announced the results of the Delta State House of Assembly election, with the APC winning 14 seats, the PDP winning 12 seats, and the Labour Party winning 1 seat. (Source: Premium Times)
- The APC has accused the PDP of rigging the election, claiming that the PDP used fake voters and manipulated the results. The APC has threatened to challenge the results in court. (Source: The Guardian)
- The PDP has denied the allegations, saying that the APC was trying to undermine the democratic process. The party's spokesperson, Dr. Ifeanyi Osifo, said that the APC was trying to distract the people of Delta State from the party's poor performance in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
Other News:
- The Delta State government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in the Aniocha North Local Government Area, is expected to be one of the best in the country. (Source: The Nation)
- The state government has also announced plans to upgrade the Warri-Sapele-Benin highway to a dual-carriageway. The project is expected to be completed within the next two years. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these are just some of the recent news updates on the Delta State election, and the situation may have changed since the last update.