Kogi state election news

Here are some recent news updates on the Kogi State election:

Kogi State Governorship Election:

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 16, 2023, for the governorship election in Kogi State. (Source: Vanguard)
• The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates vying for the governorship seat, including the incumbent Governor Yahaya Bello, who is seeking re-election. (Source: Premium Times)
• The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate, Governor Yahaya Bello, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has chosen Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate. (Source: The Nation)

Kogi State House of Assembly Election:

• The INEC has also fixed November 16, 2023, for the House of Assembly election in Kogi State. (Source: Leadership)
• The election is expected to be a crucial one, with several seats up for grabs in the 25-member House of Assembly. (Source: Daily Trust)
• The APC and PDP are expected to be the main contenders in the election, with several other parties also fielding candidates. (Source: The Guardian)

Security Concerns:

• The Kogi State Police Command has assured that adequate security measures will be put in place to ensure a peaceful and secure election. (Source: Punch)
• The command has also warned that it will not tolerate any form of violence or electoral malpractice during the election. (Source: Daily Post)
• The Nigerian Army has also deployed troops to the state to provide support to the police and other security agencies during the election. (Source: The Nation)

Campaigns and Controversies:

• The campaigns for the election have been marked by controversy, with several candidates accusing each other of using underhand tactics to gain an advantage. (Source: Premium Times)
• The APC has accused the PDP of planning to rig the election, while the PDP has accused the APC of using state resources to fund its campaign. (Source: Vanguard)
• The election has also been marred by allegations of vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice. (Source: The Guardian)

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