Kogi news election
Here are some recent news updates on the Kogi State election:
Kogi Governorship Election:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the Kogi State governorship election as November 16, 2019.
- The election is between incumbent Governor Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his main challenger, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- The election is expected to be keenly contested, with both parties accusing each other of electoral malpractices.
Recent Developments:
- On October 25, 2019, the Kogi State High Court ordered INEC to allow the PDP to use its preferred logo for the election.
- On October 28, 2019, the APC accused the PDP of planning to rig the election, and called on INEC to take measures to prevent electoral fraud.
- On November 5, 2019, the PDP accused the APC of planning to use thugs to disrupt the election.
Security Concerns:
- The Kogi State Police Command has assured that adequate security measures will be put in place to ensure a peaceful election.
- The Nigerian Army has also deployed troops to the state to maintain law and order during the election.
Other News:
- The election is expected to be a test of the popularity of the APC and PDP in the state, with both parties seeking to win the election to maintain their grip on power.
- The election is also seen as a referendum on the performance of the incumbent governor, Yahaya Bello, who has been accused of mismanaging the state's resources.
I hope this information is helpful.