Latest news in imo state governorship election
As of my knowledge cutoff, the latest news in the Imo State Governorship election is that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election.
Here are some key updates:
- INEC declares Uzodinma winner: On January 14, 2020, INEC declared Uzodinma as the winner of the election, having polled 273,404 votes to defeat Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 266,089 votes.
- Supreme Court verdict: On January 14, 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the election of Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State, dismissing the appeal filed by Ihedioha.
- Ihedioha's appeal dismissed: The Supreme Court dismissed Ihedioha's appeal, citing lack of merit and upholding the decision of the Court of Appeal, which had earlier dismissed his appeal.
- Uzodinma's inauguration: Uzodinma was inaugurated as the Governor of Imo State on January 15, 2020, at the Imo State Government House in Owerri.
- Reactions: The election has been met with mixed reactions, with some parties and individuals congratulating Uzodinma on his victory, while others have expressed concerns over the conduct of the election and the outcome.
Please note that the situation may have changed since my knowledge cutoff, and I recommend checking with reliable news sources for the latest updates.