Kogi latest news on election

Here are some of the latest news updates on the Kogi State governorship election:

Latest News:

  1. INEC Declares Yahaya Bello Winner: 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. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Rejects Election Results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Kogi State governorship election, describing it as "a charade" and "a mockery of democracy". The party's candidate, Musa Wada, has vowed to challenge the results in court. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. APC Celebrates Victory: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the victory of its candidate, Yahaya Bello, in the Kogi State governorship election. The party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has congratulated Bello on his victory, describing it as a "resounding triumph" for the party. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Security Challenges: The Kogi State governorship election was marred by security challenges, with reports of violence and intimidation of voters in some areas. The police have promised to investigate the incidents and bring perpetrators to justice. (Source: The Nation)
  5. International Observers Criticize Election: International observers have criticized the Kogi State governorship election, describing it as "marred by irregularities" and "lacking transparency". The observers, who were deployed by the European Union, have called for reforms to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. (Source: Daily Trust)

Previous News:

  1. Election Day Violence: There were reports of violence and intimidation of voters on election day in some areas of Kogi State. The police have promised to investigate the incidents and bring perpetrators to justice. (Source: Punch)
  2. INEC Extends Voting Time: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) extended voting time in some areas of Kogi State due to delays and logistical challenges. (Source: Leadership)
  3. Candidates' Campaigns: The campaigns of the two main candidates, Yahaya Bello of the APC and Musa Wada of the PDP, were marked by controversy and allegations of vote-buying. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. Security Concerns: There were concerns about security in Kogi State ahead of the election, with reports of threats from armed groups and political thugs. (Source: Daily Post)
  5. Election Observers: The election was observed by local and international observers, including the European Union, the National Democratic Institute, and the International Republican Institute. (Source: The Punch)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.