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Kogi State Governorship Election Results

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 814,738 votes, defeating his closest rival, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 634,950 votes.

Pre-Election Developments

In the lead-up to the election, there were reports of violence and intimidation in some parts of the state. The police and other security agencies were deployed to maintain order and ensure a peaceful election.

Election Day Challenges

On election day, voters faced challenges, including long queues, lack of voting materials, and allegations of vote-buying. The INEC was criticized for the slow pace of voting and the lack of transparency in the voting process.

Post-Election Developments

After the election, there were reports of protests and allegations of rigging by the opposition parties. The PDP has vowed to challenge the results in court, while the APC has hailed Bello's victory as a testament to the party's popularity in the state.

Reactions from Stakeholders

The election has been met with mixed reactions from stakeholders. The APC has hailed the victory as a testament to the party's popularity in the state, while the PDP has accused the APC of rigging the election. The opposition parties have also accused the INEC of bias and incompetence.

International Observers

The election was observed by international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union. The observers have expressed concerns about the conduct of the election, citing issues such as voter intimidation, vote-buying, and the slow pace of voting.

Next Steps

The PDP has vowed to challenge the results in court, while the APC has hailed Bello's victory as a testament to the party's popularity in the state. The INEC has promised to investigate allegations of irregularities and to ensure that the results are credible and transparent.

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