Latest news in delta state governorship election
Here are the latest news updates on the Delta State Governorship election:
Update as of March 7, 2023
- INEC declares election inconclusive: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Delta State Governorship election inconclusive due to the cancellation of votes in 55 polling units across the state.
- PDP's Sheriff Oborevwori leads: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Sheriff Oborevwori, is currently leading the election with 307,852 votes, followed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Great Ogboru, who has 204,938 votes.
- APC cries foul: The APC has rejected the results, alleging that the election was marred by irregularities and that the results were manipulated to favor the PDP.
- PDP celebrates victory: The PDP has celebrated Oborevwori's lead, saying it is a clear indication of the party's popularity in the state.
- Re-run election scheduled: INEC has scheduled a re-run election in the 55 cancelled polling units for March 11, 2023.
Previous updates
- Election holds amidst violence: The Delta State Governorship election held on March 5, 2023, amidst reports of violence and irregularities in some areas.
- Voting materials delayed: Voting materials were delayed in some areas, leading to a late start in the election.
- INEC officials attacked: INEC officials were attacked in some areas, leading to the cancellation of voting in those areas.
- Candidates accuse each other of rigging: Both the PDP and APC candidates have accused each other of rigging the election.
- Security agencies deployed: Security agencies, including the police and military, were deployed to maintain order during the election.
Please note that these updates are subject to change as new information becomes available.