Governorship election date 2019 latest news
Here are the latest news and updates on the Governorship election date in 2019:
Update as of March 2019:
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Governorship elections in Nigeria will hold on March 2, 2019. This is part of the commission's plan to conduct the 2019 general elections, which will include presidential, national assembly, and state house of assembly elections.
Latest News:
- INEC releases final list of candidates: On February 13, 2019, INEC released the final list of candidates for the Governorship elections. The list includes 1, 017 candidates from 29 states.
- PDP, APC, and others submit candidates: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and other political parties have submitted their candidates for the Governorship elections.
- Security concerns: There are concerns about security in some states, particularly in the North-East, where Boko Haram insurgency is still a major issue.
- INEC assures of preparedness: INEC has assured Nigerians that it is fully prepared to conduct the Governorship elections, despite some challenges.
- Campaigns in full swing: Political campaigns are in full swing, with candidates and their parties engaging in intense campaigns to win the hearts and minds of voters.
States with Governorship Elections:
- Abia
- Adamawa
- Akwa Ibom
- Anambra
- Bauchi
- Benue
- Borno
- Cross River
- Delta
- Ebonyi
- Edo
- Ekiti
- Enugu
- Gombe
- Imo
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Lagos
- Nasarawa
- Niger
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Plateau
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be exhaustive. For the latest updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the official website of INEC.