Latest news on kogi state governorship election
As of my knowledge cutoff, the latest news on the Kogi State Governorship election is that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yahaya Bello, as the winner of the election.
Here are some key updates:
- INEC declares Yahaya Bello winner: On November 17, 2022, INEC declared Yahaya Bello as the winner of the Kogi State Governorship election, having polled 406,222 votes to defeat his closest rival, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 299,825 votes.
- PDP rejects results: The PDP has rejected the results, citing widespread irregularities and allegations of vote-buying. The party has vowed to challenge the outcome in court.
- Security concerns: The election was marred by reports of violence, ballot box snatching, and intimidation of voters. There were also concerns about the deployment of security personnel, with some parties accusing the government of using security agencies to intimidate their supporters.
- International observers raise concerns: International observers, including those from the European Union, the United States, and the African Union, have expressed concerns about the conduct of the election, citing irregularities and a lack of transparency.
- Re-run elections: INEC has announced plans to conduct re-run elections in some areas where voting was disrupted or marred by irregularities.
Please note that the situation is still evolving, and I recommend checking reputable news sources for the latest updates.