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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. PDP celebrates victory: The PDP has celebrated Oborevwori's lead, saying it is a clear indication of the party's popularity in the state.
  5. Re-run election scheduled: INEC has scheduled a re-run election in the 55 cancelled polling units for March 11, 2023.

Previous updates

  1. Election holds amidst violence: The Delta State Governorship election held on March 5, 2023, amidst reports of violence and irregularities in some areas.
  2. Voting materials delayed: Voting materials were delayed in some areas, leading to a late start in the election.
  3. INEC officials attacked: INEC officials were attacked in some areas, leading to the cancellation of voting in those areas.
  4. Candidates accuse each other of rigging: Both the PDP and APC candidates have accused each other of rigging the election.
  5. 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.