Kogi political news

Here are some recent political news updates from Kogi State, Nigeria:

Governorship Election

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed March 18, 2023, for the governorship election in Kogi State. (Source: Vanguard)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate, Abubakar Aliyu, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Musa Wada, as its flagbearer for the election. (Source: Premium Times)

Political Appointments

• The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the appointment of Abubakar Ohere as the new Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). (Source: Leadership)
• The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has appointed a new Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo. (Source: The Nation)

Party Politics

• The APC in Kogi State has suspended its Chairman, Abdullahi Bello, over alleged anti-party activities. (Source: Daily Post)
• The PDP in Kogi State has accused the APC of planning to rig the upcoming governorship election. (Source: Punch)

Security

• The Kogi State Government has announced the deployment of additional security personnel to the state to ensure a peaceful governorship election. (Source: This Day)
• The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has assured that the police will provide adequate security for the election. (Source: The Guardian)

Other News

• The Kogi State Government has approved the construction of a new flyover bridge in Lokoja, the state capital. (Source: The Nation)
• The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new university in Kogi State. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For more information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.