Sdp news in kogi state
Here are some recent news updates from Kogi State, Nigeria:
SDP News in Kogi State
- SDP Candidate Emerges Winner in Kogi East Senatorial Bye-Election: The Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Senator Attai Aidoko, has emerged winner in the Kogi East Senatorial bye-election held on December 5, 2020. Aidoko polled 85,395 votes to defeat his closest rival, the APC candidate, who scored 67,602 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- SDP Governorship Candidate, Natasha Akpoti, Files Petition against APC Winner: The SDP governorship candidate in the 2019 Kogi State governorship election, Natasha Akpoti, has filed a petition at the Election Petitions Tribunal challenging the victory of the APC candidate, Yahaya Bello. Akpoti is seeking the nullification of the election and a fresh election. (Source: The Nation)
- SDP Calls for Cancellation of Kogi State LG Elections: The SDP has called for the cancellation of the recently conducted local government elections in Kogi State, citing widespread irregularities and violence. The party accused the APC-led government of rigging the election and called for a fresh election. (Source: Leadership)
- SDP Congratulates Newly Elected LG Chairmen in Kogi State: The SDP has congratulated the newly elected local government chairmen in Kogi State, saying that the election was a victory for democracy. The party, however, expressed concern over reports of violence and irregularities during the election. (Source: Daily Trust)
Other News from Kogi State
- Kogi State Government Approves N1.5bn for Construction of New Secretariat Complex: The Kogi State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of a new secretariat complex in Lokoja, the state capital. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. (Source: The Nation)
- Kogi State Government to Establish New University in Okene: The Kogi State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in Okene, a town in the state. The university is expected to offer courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). (Source: Vanguard)
- Kogi State Government to Construct 10,000 Housing Units in Lokoja: The Kogi State Government has announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units in Lokoja, the state capital. The project is expected to be completed within three years. (Source: Daily Trust)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.