Latest news about imo state election
I'm happy to help! However, I need to clarify that IMO is not a state in Nigeria, so I'm assuming you meant Imo State. Here are the latest news updates about the Imo State election:
Recent Updates:
- INEC Declares Hope Uzodinma Winner of Imo Governorship Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Imo State governorship election. Uzodinma polled 281,874 votes to defeat his closest rival, Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 273,404 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Supreme Court Verdict: The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Emeka Ihedioha, who was seeking to nullify the election. (Source: The Nation)
- INEC to Conduct Fresh Election in 388 Polling Units: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct a fresh election in 388 polling units in Imo State. The decision was taken following the cancellation of the election in these units due to irregularities. (Source: Premium Times)
- APC Celebrates Victory: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the victory of Hope Uzodinma in the Imo State governorship election. The party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, congratulated Uzodinma and described the election as a "clear victory" for the APC. (Source: Leadership)
Previous Updates:
- Election Postponed: The Imo State governorship election was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) due to logistical challenges. The election was initially scheduled to hold on March 9, 2019, but was postponed to March 23, 2019. (Source: Punch)
- Candidates' Campaigns: The campaigns of the various candidates in the Imo State governorship election were marked by intense rivalry and controversy. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Hope Uzodinma, was accused of using money to influence voters, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Emeka Ihedioha, was criticized for his alleged involvement in corruption. (Source: ThisDay)
- Security Concerns: There were concerns about security during the election, with reports of violence and intimidation of voters in some areas. The police and other security agencies were deployed to maintain order and ensure a peaceful election. (Source: The Guardian)
Please note that these updates are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation. For the latest information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).