News about kogi election

Here are some recent news updates about the Kogi State governorship election:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Yahaya Bello Winner: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Yahaya Bello, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Kogi State governorship election. Bello won with 406,222 votes, defeating his closest rival, Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 299,825 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Rejects Election Results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Kogi State governorship election, describing it as "a charade" and "a mockery of democracy". The party's candidate, Musa Wada, has vowed to challenge the results in court. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. APC Celebrates Victory: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the victory of its candidate, Yahaya Bello, in the Kogi State governorship election. The party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has congratulated Bello on his victory, describing it as a "resounding triumph" for the party. (Source: ThisDay)
  4. Security Challenges: The Kogi State governorship election was marred by security challenges, with reports of violence, ballot snatching, and intimidation of voters. The police and other security agencies have been accused of being partisan and failing to provide adequate security for voters. (Source: The Cable)

Pre-Election Updates:

  1. Campaign Trail: The campaign trail for the Kogi State governorship election was marked by intense rivalry between the APC and PDP candidates. Yahaya Bello, the APC candidate, campaigned on a platform of "continuity" and "stability", while Musa Wada, the PDP candidate, promised to bring "change" and "progress" to the state. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Debates: The two major candidates, Yahaya Bello and Musa Wada, engaged in a debate organized by the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation (KSBC). The debate focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Security Concerns: There were concerns about security in the lead-up to the election, with reports of threats to the lives of some candidates and voters. The police and other security agencies were deployed to ensure the safety of voters and prevent violence. (Source: Punch)

Post-Election Updates:

  1. Rerun Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that rerun elections will be held in some areas where voting was disrupted or marred by violence. The rerun elections are expected to take place in the coming weeks. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Court Challenges: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to challenge the results of the Kogi State governorship election in court, citing irregularities and violence during the election. The party's candidate, Musa Wada, has also threatened to challenge the results. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. International Observers: International observers, including those from the European Union and the African Union, have expressed concerns about the conduct of the election, citing irregularities and violence. (Source: Al Jazeera)