Latest news on governorship election
Here are the latest news updates on the governorship elections in various states in Nigeria:
Lagos State
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the winner of the Lagos State governorship election. Sanwo-Olu won with 739,445 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Jimi Agbaje, got 206,141 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- The PDP has rejected the results, alleging widespread irregularities and rigging. (Source: Premium Times)
Oyo State
- The INEC has declared the APC candidate, Seyi Makinde, as the winner of the Oyo State governorship election. Makinde won with 515,621 votes, while the PDP candidate, Adebayo Adelabu, got 256,166 votes. (Source: The Nation)
- The PDP has also rejected the results, citing irregularities and rigging. (Source: Punch)
Kano State
- The INEC has declared the APC candidate, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the winner of the Kano State governorship election. Ganduje won with 1,033,695 votes, while the PDP candidate, Abba Yusuf, got 1,024,713 votes. (Source: Daily Trust)
- The PDP has rejected the results, alleging widespread rigging and manipulation. (Source: Premium Times)
Ekiti State
- The INEC has declared the APC candidate, Kayode Fayemi, as the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. Fayemi won with 197,459 votes, while the PDP candidate, Biodun Olujimi, got 132,249 votes. (Source: The Nation)
- The PDP has rejected the results, citing irregularities and rigging. (Source: Punch)
Other States
- In Rivers State, the INEC has declared the APC candidate, Tonye Cole, as the winner of the governorship election. However, the PDP candidate, Nyesom Wike, has rejected the results, alleging widespread rigging and manipulation. (Source: Vanguard)
- In Imo State, the INEC has declared the APC candidate, Hope Uzodinma, as the winner of the governorship election. However, the PDP candidate, Emeka Ihedioha, has rejected the results, citing irregularities and rigging. (Source: Premium Times)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates on the governorship elections, and the situation may change as more results are announced and disputes are resolved.