The founding leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, OON, has expressed deep shock and grief over the passing of Olorogun Oskar Ibru, Chairman of the Ibru Organisation, at the age of 67.
Olorogun Emerhor, a prominent Urhobo leader and industrialist, in a statement, described the death of Olorogun Oskar at a relatively young age as a monumental loss not only to the Ibru family but also to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State, and Nigeria at large.
While consoling the Ibru family and the Urhobo Nation, he urged his wife, children, and the entire Ibru dynasty to take solace in the impactful life that Olorogun Oskar lived, noting that his philanthropy and generosity touched many lives across society.
His statement reads: “I received with deep shock and sadness the news of the passing of my brother and friend, Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, a foremost industrialist, philanthropist, and illustrious son of Urhoboland, who died at the age of 67. His demise is a monumental loss, not just to the Ibru family, but to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State, and Nigeria at large.
“Olorogun Oskar Ibru was more than a successful businessman; he was a visionary leader who carried forward the enviable legacy of the Ibru dynasty with humility, grace, and uncommon dedication. Through his enterprise, philanthropy, and investments across diverse sectors, he touched countless lives and built bridges that strengthened communities and gave hope to many.
“The Urhobo Nation has lost one of its bright stars—a man who represented the values of hard work, integrity, and service. His passing at a relatively young age is painful, yet we must take solace in the impactful life he lived and the enduring contributions he made to humanity.
“On behalf of my family, I extend heartfelt condolences to the Ibru family, especially his beloved wife and children, as well as to the entire Urhobo Nation. May the Almighty grant us all the strength to bear this irreparable loss, and may the soul of Olorogun Oskar Ibru find eternal rest in the bosom of the Lord.
“Adieu, my brother and compatriot. Your legacy will remain evergreen.”
The Action Collective has called on Mr. Ken Okolugbo, the Communication Adviser to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to take full responsibility for the now-deleted confessional statement he made on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where he admitted to being part of a coordinated plan to malign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a statement by the group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, Action Collective said Okolugbo’s subsequent claim that his account was hacked is insufficient and lacks credibility.
The controversial post, which remained live for over an hour before being pulled down, included an emotional apology, a detailed confession of involvement in meetings in London with Sandra Duru, and allegations of phone cloning and manipulation of Senator Natasha’s voice recordings.
Okolugbo wrote that the plan, orchestrated alongside Akpabio and his associates, was a desperate attempt to discredit the senator.
He further pleaded for forgiveness in the spirit of the Eid El-Kabir celebration and wished Nigerians a happy Sallah before deleting the post and claiming a hack.
The Action Collective has raised serious doubts about the hacking narrative, asking how a compromised account could be recovered in under two hours and why the post was left active for over an hour if it was indeed unauthorized.
“You must prove your innocence. Denial is not enough. Nigerians need more than vague excuses. Where is the evidence that your account was hacked? Why did it take someone else to alert you before you took action?” the group queried.
Onyejuwe suggested that Okolugbo may have been pressured by higher political powers to retract his confession and hide behind a hacking claim.
“This reeks of political intimidation. Your confession was detailed, personal, and reflective. It bore the weight of someone seeking redemption, not a random attacker. If you were bold enough to admit your role, be man enough to stand by your words and move on with integrity,” he stated.
The group also noted the danger of using cybersecurity claims to avoid accountability, warning that such tactics erode public trust and trivialize genuine issues of digital security.
“If the post was genuine, and we believe it was, you owe it to Nigerians and Senator Natasha to be truthful. If it was not, then prove it conclusively. Anything less is unacceptable,” the statement continued.
Action Collective reaffirmed its solidarity with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and called on relevant authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly.
“Mr. Okolugbo must either present irrefutable evidence to support his claim or be prepared to answer to the public. The truth must not be buried under political pressure or digital excuses,” the statement reads.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon Umar Bago has been declared Niger Governor-Elect.
Bago won with 82,419 votes more than his closest opponent, the PDP Candidate, Alhaji Isah Liman Kantigi.
Announcing the results around 2.45 pm, Niger Collation Officer, Professor Clement Allawa declared that the APC got 469,896 votes while the PDP got 387,477 votes.
The Labour Party got 3,415 votes, NNPP got 3,378 and APGA got 1,746 votes.
He declared Bago as the winner of the 2023 governorship elections having scored the highest number of votes in the election.
The Presidential standard bearer of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has condemned the delay in the declaration of results of the governorship election in Adamawa State.
Atiku warned that the delay threatens the peace of the State as the uncertainty has continued to raise undue tension among the people.
Atiku, who addressed newsmen in his Yola home on Monday afternoon, said there was no need for the delay in concluding announcement of the results as even result for the remaining Fufore LGA is ready.
“The votes have been given and uploaded on INEC platform and PDP is winning. It makes no difference when you add the Fufore result, so I see no need for the delay in concluding the process,” Atiku said.
He appealed to all people of goodwill to make INEC conclude the result collation and declare the results amd avoid putting the state in crisis.
“Adamawa is a peaceful state, but by its action, INEC has put the state on edge and this should stop,” Atiku said.
The Nation reports that results from 20 of Adamawa State’s 21 LGAs were declared before midnight of Sunday with only Fufore LGA pending.
INEC suspended collation, asking for time to address issues with the Fufore result before resuming collation by noon on Monday but as of 2pm when Atiku addressed reporters, INEC was yet to resume collation at its Yola State Collation Centre.
Candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) has been declared winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Ebonyi State.
Declaring the result at the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), State Headquarters in Abakaliki, the State Returning Officer, Prof Charles Igwe said Nwifuru garnered 199,131 votes cast across the 13 local governments in the State.
His closest challenger Ifeanyi Odii of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 80,191 votes to place second.
The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA), Bernard Odoh place third with 52189 votes.
“I Prof Charles Igwe hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer of the governorship election held on 18th March, 2023 in Ebonyi state”.
“That Francis Nwifuru of the APC having satisfied the requirements of the law and having scored the highest number of votes is hereby declared winner and is returned elected,” he said
Nwifuru, in his acceptance speech, declared his unalloyed loyalty to the patriotic citizens of Ebonyi State for electing him and promised never to disappoint them.
He promised to consolidate on the aggressive infrastructural, human development and aggressive industrialization of the state from where the present administration of Governor David Umahi will stop.
He commended the Governor for his support fatherly roles he has played in his emergence as the next governor of the state.
Nwifuru, who is Ebonyi Speaker, described his victory as a victory for equity and justice.
Nwifuru described the election as a reflection of the wishes of the people who have been resolute and desirous of consolidating on the already achieved development in the State.
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has delivered his Obio-Akpor Local Government Area to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate, Siminialaye Fubara.
Fubara won massively in Obio-Akpor with 45,065 votes to win his closest rival of the Labour Party’s Beatrice Itubor, who scored 8,265 votes and APC’s Cole, who got 7,361 votes. The Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Magnus Abe, scored 3,056.
Obio-Akpor
Registered voters 684,812
Accredited 67196
APC 7,361
LP 8,262
PDP 45,065
SDP 3056
TVV 65,565
Rejected 764
TVC 66,329
Fubara wins Port Harcourt City in Rivers
Registered voters 502,370
Accredited voters 47,605
APC 8,954
LP 4660
PDP 26,892
SDP 3,974
Total Valid Votes 46,509
Rejected 1094
Total Vote Cast 47,603
Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos governorship with landslide
By Raymond Mordi, Deputy Political Editor
After satisfying the constitutional requirement by having the highest number of votes and scoring 25 per cent in more than two-thirds of the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election.
The summary of the results announced by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof Adenike Temidayo Oladiji said Sanwo-Olu scored 762134 votes to defeat his closest challenger, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Viviour who garnered 312, 329 votes. Abdulazeez Adediran of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 149,805 votes.
Prof Oladiji who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (FUTA) said Sanwo-Olu won the election with a landslide; winning in 19 out of the 20 local governments. The LP flag bearer only defeated the APC candidate in Amuwo Odofin, where he secured 34,860 votes against the 17,576 votes scored by the governor. The PDP candidate could only manage a paltry 1,809 votes in the local government where 55,442 out of the registered 331,215 eligible voters turned out to vote.
Sanwo-Olu defeated Rhodes-Viviour in his local government (Ikeja) with 32,273 votes. The LP candidate got 15,174 votes in the local government, while Adediran scored 1,616 votes.
The governor also won his local government, Lagos Island, with a wide margin; 37,760 votes against his LP and his PDP’s 1,317 and 1,783 votes respectively. Governor Sanwo-Olu also won Surulere, the base of the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.
In Ojo, the local government area of the PDP candidate, the APC candidate equally posted a convincing victory. He won in Ojo with 30,7797 votes, while Jandor could only manage 3,889 votes; the LP candidate even performed better than his PDP counterpart in the council.
The election was marred by reports of violence and intimidation of voters by thugs hired by politicians to undermine the performance of their opponents in their string holds. The results of many pulling units, according to the Returning Officers of the various local governments, were cancelled due to over-voting, as well as the snatching and destruction of electoral materials by thugs.
Many observers described last Saturday’s governorship election in Lagos as the most competitive one since the return to civil rule in 1999. The perception that the LP candidate could pose a threat came in the wake of the narrow but surprising defeat of the APC presidential candidate, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor, by his LP counterpart, Mr Peter Obi.
Like the presidential election, which took place three weeks ago, last Saturday’s election was a three-horse race involving Governor Sanwo-Olu, the LP’s Rhodes-Viviour as the closest challenger and the PDP’s Abdulazeez who is popularly known as Jandor.
One of the key features of this election is the apparent waning popularity of the former ruling party at the centre, the PDP; which trailed behind the LP in all the local governments, except Lagos Island, Epe and Badagry.
In his preliminary remarks, the Lagos State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Olusegun Agbaje said it is the wrong attitude of politicians that is responsible for the ugly trend of elections in the country. He said it is strange that politicians in Nigeria see elections as a do-or-die affair, adding that this is responsible for the malpractices often witnessed in the process despite the effort to make it free, fair and credible. Agbaje said the role of INEC is to midwife the process and to succeed the commission requires the cooperation of political actors. But this, he added, has unfortunately not been the case. The REC said with the introduction of technology everyone knows the outcome of an election by the time results move from the pulling unit to the INEC results viewing portal (IREV) and to the central collation centre. “But, they have gone to the extent of threatening my life on many occasions,” he said.
PDP’s Fubara wins Akuku-Toru LGA
Registered voters 152973
Accredited 11,455
APC 3,724
LP 61
PDP 6,273
SDP 222
Total Valid Votes 11150
Rejected 305
TVC 11455
PDP’s Fubara wins Degema LGA
Registered voters 98,671
Accredited 9,380
APC 3107
LP 102
PDP 4,437
SDP 579
Total valid votes 9129
Rejected 251
TVC 9380
Enugu State collated results
NB: No candidate was declared winner over petitions of irregularities in some LGAs
Uzo-Uwani LGA
APC: 1019
APGA: 169
LP: 5257
PDP 7299
Udi LGA
APC: 1648
APGA: 1724
LP: 10109
PDP: 13633
Igboeze North LGA
APC: 541
APGA: 250
LP: 9955
PDP: 8738
Oji River
APC: 1060
APGA: 246
LP: 7747
PDP: 7365
Ezeagu
APC: 963
APGA: 300
LP: 5949
PDP: 7576
Aninri LGA
APC: 906
APGA: 498
LP: 3431
PDP: 6520
Igbo-Etiti LGA
APC: 939
APGA: 1259
LP: 11941
PDP: 8959
Isi-Uzo LGA
APC: 231
APGA: 42
LP: 12518
PDP: 6381
Nkanu West LGA
APC : 1676
APGA: 1609
LP : 2577
PDP: 8382
Igboeze South
APC: 927
APGA: 246
LP: 9680
PDP: 4691
Enugu South LGA
APC: 560
APGA: 3110
LP: 7438
PDP: 10557
Nkanu East LGA
APC: 448
APGA: 188
LP: 1855
PDP: 30350
Awgu
APC: 1175
APGA: 805
LP: 5462
PDP: 10668
Nsukka LGA
APC: 1017
APGA: 1309
LP: 30294
PDP: 10886
Enugu East LGA
APC: 622
APGA: 2779
LP: 12405
PDP: 12803
Udenu LGA
APC: 513
APGA: 412
LP: 11315
PDP: 10148
Enugu North LGA
APC: 563
APGA: 3108
LP: 9610
PDP: 9333
DELTA GUBER POLL: PDP LEADS
By Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba
The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta has won fifteen out of the 18 local government areas in the 2023 Delta state governorship election, so far collated.
State Collation Officer, Professor Owunari Georgewill, Vice Chancellor University of Port Harcourt, who presided over the collation exercise, yesterday, at INEC Head Office in Asaba Delta Capital, adjourned collation till Monday.
The PDP polled 245,250 votes in fifteen local government areas while its closest challenger All Progressive Congress (APC) polled 151,198 votes, winning in three local government areas.
The fifteen local government areas in which the PDP won are Ika North East, Aniocha North, Ndokwa East, Ika South, Patani, Sapele, Aniocha South, Okpe and Bomadi.
Others are Oshimili North,Warri South, Oshimili South, Isoko North, Ethiope West and Ethiope East LGA’s
APC won in Uvwie, Udu, and Ughelli South LGA’s with 151,198 votes.
Labour Party, yet to win any local government area, polled 43,923 votes
Delta state has twenty five local government areas.
APC wins 25 out of 27 LGAs in Imo
INEC declares Ahaizu Mbaise inconclusive
By Chris Njoku, Owerri
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released results of 27 local government areas in the state assembly election conducted on Saturday with All Progressives Congress APC clearing 25 seats of results declared.
All the results as follow: 1 Aboh Mbaise Hon. Edward Obinna Iheukwumere APC 39,940
2 Ahiazu Mbaise Inconclusive
3 Ehime Mbano Ozoemena Bernard Ndubuisi APC 5,585
4 Ezinihitte Mbaise Agbaso Henry Chinemerem APC 7,036
24 Oru West Hon. Barr. Dominic Ezerioha APC 11,036
25 Owerri Municipal Obodo Ugochukwu Augustine APC 79,043
26 Owerri North Ofurum Kelechi Onumajuru APC 23,980
27 Owerri West Onyemachi Kanayo APC 6,226
Bayelsa Speaker re-elected as APGA floors two PDP lawmakers
By Simon Utebor, Yenagoa
The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr Ingobere Abraham, has been re-elected to represent the Brass Constituency III.
Declaring the results in Brass Local Government Area on Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s returning officer, Dr Jeremiah Samuel, declared that the Speaker, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 5,973 votes to defeat Yousuo Oberiakuma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who scored 981 votes.
Mr Daniel Otaribara of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) polled 253 votes. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) created an upset in the Assembly elections by stopping two top PDP lawmakers.
In Yenagoa Constituency II, Mr Waikumo Amakoromo polled 4,971 to stop the third term ambition of the Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, who polled 4,583 votes.
Also in Nembe Constituency I, Ebi Ben Ololo’s third term ambition in the legislative arm was also stopped by Mr Oteigbanyo George-Braah of APGA who polled 2,928 to defeat the former who polled 2,356.
In Sagbama Constituency I, Oyinke Godbless Nanatumieyeseigha of the PDP scored 9,633 votes to be declared winner by the RO, Dr. Anthony C. Okoye
In Sagbama Constituency III, Ebizi Brown of the PDP was declared candidate elect, scoring 6,462 votes.
In Nembe Constituency II, the APC candidate, Edward Brigidi, who scored 1,651 votes was declared winner against the AA candidate, Joel Francis, who polled 16 votes and Amiefamonyo FREDRICK of the ADC, who likewise polled 16 votes at the poll.
In Nembe Constituency III, APC candidate, Douglas Sampson, scored 1,367 to beat the candidates of the PDP, West Alalibo, and the Labour Party (LP), Bridget Menanini, who scored 461 and 12 votes respectively.
In Sagbama Constituency II, Bernard Kenebai of the PDP was declared winner by the Returning Officer, Prof Comfort Mbachu, after securing 5,780 to beat Highlife Peremobowei Humphrey of the APC who polled 2,684 votes and Wilson Felix of the LP who got 167 votes.
In the result declared by the Returning Officer for Brass Constituency I, Dr Mbosowo Etukudo, declared Charles Daniel of the PDP winner with 4,116 votes.
Ekeremor Constituency II was won by Mitin Ebibaekebena of the PDP who scored 9,067 votes to beat Olorogun Kennedy of the APC (2,800) votes and Awolowo R.T. who polled 1,047?
The Ekeremor Constituency I was won by Tare Porri of the PDP who polled 4,216 votes against APC candidate Dumbo Yokoro who got 1,562 and Gita Matthew of the SDP who scored 973 votes
In Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency I, Werinipre Pamoh of the PDP scored 7,536 votes, Appah Kelvin of APGA scored 1,474 and Duabofa Duopamo of the APC polled 1,314 votes.
In Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency II , Mr Wisdom Fafi of the PDP scored 6,708 votes to be declared winner, while Isowo Priebi Cross of the APC got 3,362 votes.
Anambra House of Assembly elections
Breakdown of constituencies won by parties awaiting final declaration:
Abiodun Orekoya and Samuel Apata win assembly seats
INEC declares Olumegbon winner
By Oluwakemi Dauda
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), this morning, has declared Omolara Olumegbon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Lagos Island 1 constituency election.
Olumegbon was declared winner of the election by the electoral umpire after polling more votes than the other 11 candidates vying to represent the constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The APC candidate, who was declared the winner by INEC returning officer, Dr. Rahim Ganiyu, today, Sunday, had 19, 026 votes during the exercise conducted by the electoral body yesterday.
APC, PDP win in Ondo Assembly election
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Akoko Southwest Constituency I, Daodu Raymond, has been declared winner of the election.
Raymond polled 9,435 votes to defeat his main rival in the ruling APC, Gbogiaran Dada, who polled 7, 158 votes.
In Akoko Northwest I, Hon Tiamiyu Atere of the APC polled 9,890 votes to defeat his PDP opponent, Abiola Olanipekun of the PDP who got 4,964 votes.
Candidate of the APC, Japhet Oluwatoyin, was declared winner of Akoko Northeast Constituency after he polled 19,214 votes.
In Ifedore Constituency, Akomolafe Temitope, of the ruling APC garnered 12862 votes while his closet rival, Ayodele Bamidele, of the PDP got 6,903 votes.
Hoodlums abduct electoral officers in Imo
Shoot sporadically
By Chris Njoku, Owerri
Armed hoodlums have abducted the electoral officer, the returning officer and the collation officers in the Isu Local Government Area of Imo State during the collation of results of the assembly election.
It was gathered that the elections in Isu LGA went well while the results collation was going on peacefully some unscrupulous elements from the LGA who work with the LGA Council came inside the office violently with tear gas and gun shut drove everyone in the. office away.
An eyewitness said: “They abducted the EO, the returning officer and all the collation officers.
According to the INEC spokesperson in Imo state Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, the election went smoothly and peacefully until the collation time when unscrupulous elements invaded the local government council – allegedly working with the local government area council – and violently found their into the premises with tear gas and guns and drove everyone away.
She added that all the INEC officials were beaten up and the office was destroyed as all the windows, roof, chairs, and tables were broken while some of the staff escaped.
“All the staff were beaten up and the office was destroyed, all the Almaco windows, chairs, and tables were broken. Some of us managed to escape for our dear lives. “
The INEC spokesperson said the development has been reported to security operatives for possible action.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner has now confirmed that there will be no collation tonight since returning officers for many local governments are still being awaited. The exercise has now been fixed for 11.00 am on Sunday.
EDO Decides ….
APC floors PDP in Louis Odion’s polling unit:
Polling unit 1, Odiguetue, Uhiere Ward, Ovia North East, Edo State.
APC — 115
PDP — 48
Labour — 28
Lagos: LP will win, says Rhodes-Vivour
By Emmanuel Badejo
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has said his party will win the race.
The candidate said he believed his party was standing a better chance than other contenders in the race.
Major contenders in the race are the incumbent, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC); Rhodes-Vivour, and Olajide Adediran of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
But, the LP candidate alleged that the ruling party in the state intimidated voters.
He also alleged that the APC orchestrated violence in many of the polling booths, leading to death of some voters.
Notwithstanding, he insisted that he was sure that his party will win the poll.
“I’m pained at the manner in which the ruling party empowered thugs to cause violence at many of the polling units.
“What is it? An election! Why will anyone be killed because of an election? This is barbaric and disheartening.
“But by the grace of God and judging from the results we have gathered so far, we are in a better position to win this election.
“We have record of violence in many of the polling units. And I am happy that results from those booths will be cancelled. This is in line with the Electoral Act. So, I’m hopeful that right thing will be done.”
Ward A Ibeju-Lekki local government Governorship Result: APC: 1,535 PDP: 124 LP: 226
House of Assembly results: APC:1483 PDP: 176 LP: 218
Final Results at Ward F Agege. House of Assembly 02.
APC. 3126
LP. 1003
PSP. 191.
Governorship Results.
APC. 3292.
LP. 929
PDP. 214
Gov Abiodun, Deputy, Sen Adeola win polling units for APC
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has delivered his Polling Unit 2, Ward 3, Ita Osanyin, Iperu Remo in Ikenne local government.
Governor Abiodun polled 147 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon Ladipupo Adebutu of PDP who scored 142 votes.
Senator Ibikunle Amosun backed – Barr. Biyi Otegbeye of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled two votes.
Abiodun and Adebutu are kinsmen and hailed from Iperu.
Also, the Deputy Governor of the state, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele who voted at her Ward 3, Polling Unit 76, Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government delivered her unit to the APC.
In Salako -Oyedele’s unit, APC polled 147 while PDP recorded 37 votes. ADC scored 6 votes.
In the same Polling Unit, for the House of Assembly, APC polled 144, PDP 33 while ADC had 8 votes.
The breakdown shows:
HEDG’s PU Governorship ADC – 6 APC – 147 PDP – 37
House of Assembly ADC – 8 APC – 144 PDP – 33
Similarly, Senator Solomon Adeola, APC Senator-Elect for Ogun West Senatorial District and Chairman of Senate Committee of Finance won his polling unit at U.A.M.C School, Pahayi, Ilaro with a total votes of 229 for APC and its governorship candidate, Dapo Abiodun against the closest rivals of ADC that scored 106 votes and PDP’s 84 votes.
Similarly, the Senator won his Ilaro Ward 1 with a total vote of 1,713 while ADC and PDP scored 1,094 and 915 votes respectively from the collated and announced results by officials of INEC.
Equally results collated at the Situation Room of APC in Ogun West show that the Senator equally won Yewa South for APC while it is certain that Ogun West will post huge votes for APC at the end of collation of the 5 LGAs of the district.
Speaking earlier to journalists after voting, Senator Adeola expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the governorship and state assembly election stressing that there is a marked improvement on the conduct of the election from the hitches observed during the last Presidential and National Assembly election.
“I am satisfied with the conduct so far. The INEC officials came on time and the machines work very well from my observation here and reports I am getting across my senatorial district. Our democracy is progressing and we are learning and improving on the processes. We are on a journey to perfecting our electoral system” he stated, according to Chief Kayode Odunaro, Media Adviser to Senator Adeola.
Ogun: Abiodun loses in Dimeji Bankole polling unit
By Emmanuel Badejo
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has lost in the polling unit of a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole in Abeokuta, Ogun state.
The incumbent lost the unit to his main challenger, Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Bankole, who had earlier voted at Polling Unit 6, Ward 10, Sodeke/Isale-Ijeun I, Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the state earlier yesterday, had adjured the exercise to be free and fair.
The former Speaker alongside other APC leaders took part in Abiodun’s re-election campaign to different parts of the State.
The PDP’s Ladi Adebutu polled 77 votes, Abiodun scored 65, while ADC’s Biyi Otegbeye had 26 votes.
Hon Saheed wins polling units with 137 votes
By Adeola Ogunlade
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress, (APC), Kosofe Constituency 2, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Femi Saheed has won his polling units with 137 votes to beat his closet rival, Gideon Kyegh Daniel of the Labour Party (LP) with 53 votes and the People Democratic Party, (PDP), candidate, lbrahim Balogun, with 5 votes and African Democratic Party and Social Democratic Party who pooled 2 and 1 votes respectively.
Saheed, who voted at Unit 3, Ward F, lkosi-Sheri at 11;30 am, said that he was optimistic of winning the election because of his track record of performance which is visible for the people to see.
Also, the Lagos State Governorship results at the pooling unit showed that The Governor of Lagos State who is also the Governorship candidate of the APC, Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu won with 138 to beat the candidate of Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour; with 52 votes and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Abdulashi Babajide Jandor with 3 votes and ADC with 2 votes.
The lawmaker noted that its has been a peaceful election and it’s has been wonderful, saying “l am very sure and optimistic of victory”.
“You can see the way the people came out to vote. It’s shows that within the short time that I assume office as Honourable representing the good people of Kosofe Constituency 2, we have shown that we have the capacity to deliver”.
He promised the people of more developmental projects, bills and motions that will benefit the people.
Also, the General Secretary of Mile 12 International Market, ldris Babarabe who voted at unit 009 at the market, lauded Independent Electoral Commission (lNEC) for their performance in the conduct of today’s elections in Kosofe Constituency 2, noting that it is an improvement from the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
He said “market men and women came out in their numbers to vote without any intimation or harassment”.
He urged the winners of the elections to do more to improve the livelihood of the people living in Kosofe Constituency and the Lagos State in general.
Tension, violence, apathy mar polls in A’Ibom
By Bassey Anthony, Uyo
The governorship/ Assembly elections took place in Akwa Ibom took place under an atmosphere of tension in some parts of the State considered as strongholds of opposition parties.
Despite the early arrival of materials in most polling units, the election was generally characterised by voter apathy.
There were also reported cases of violence and hijack of materials in some parts of the State.
Three were feared dead when uspected thugs cart away materials in Etinan
A group of armed thugs reportedly carted away materials at Ward 6 Unit 3 in Idak Eyop, Aka Etinan road Uyo.
Stranded voters at the unit said the armed thugs came in two tinted vehicles, Hilux and Bus and started shooting sporadically into air, scaring the voters who scampered for safety, paving way for them to cart away the materials to an unknown location.
The voters further said that all of them wore black and black with dark glasses. When visited the unit, it was deserted.
No official of INEC was seen while some electoral papers were seen scattered on the flood.
Three persons believed to be supporters of the Young Progresssives Party(YPP) were reportedly killed by policemen in Ibiono Ibom local government area.
The Nation also gathered that scores of fake security operatives were in parts of the State to allegedly rig elections.
Speaking to journalists after casting his vote at Awa Ward 1 Unit 1 on Saturday, Governor Emmanuel raised the alarm that the State was invaded by fake security operatives.
One killed, low turnout, disruption of PUs mar State Assembly election in Osun
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo
The State Assembly election in Osun State was marred with low turnout of electorate and disruption of polling units across the state.
The Nation who monitored the election exercises across the state also observed high presence of military presence at strategic locations across the state.
Our correspondent who went round to observe the exercise in Osogbo, Okini, Ede, Ife, Ilesa, Ikirun and Iragbiji observed that there was low voters’ turnout during the election of Saturday.
Disruption were recorded at Alekuodo polling units at ballot boxes were carted away by harmed political thugs. Also, hoodlums destroyed votes at Ward 4 unit 17 in Ile-Ife and other polling units numbering 7. Similar attack on polling units were recorded in Ilesa, Ikirun.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, Kehinde Adeleke, confirmed killing of a party agent at Isedo 1, Oloponda ward 2 unit 5 in Ila-Orangun. She said the alleged killer has been detained.
Apathy in Rivers as Wike, Fubara, Lulu-Briggs, others score INEC high
Cole, Abe lament intimidation
By Mike Odiegwu, Rosemary Nwisi, Port Harcourt
The governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers State witnessed voters’ apathy on Saturday.
Unlike the February 25th Presidential election when voters trooped out en masse to participate in the election, most people seemed not interested in the governorship and House of Assembly poll.
Most residents in Obio-Akpor, Port Harcourt and Oyigbo, the local government areas dominated by non-indigenes especially the Igbo remained indoors and within their compounds not bothered about the elections.
The roads were deserted and people were seen enjoying the game of soccer.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived their polling units with electoral materials on time.
In most cases, the INEC officials waited for voters, who came in trickles to cast their ballots.
Some shops were seen doing businesses along many streets in the capital city while some community markets along the Chinda area of Obio-Akpor opened for skeletal business.
At Ward 9 Unit 7A, where the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, voted, INEC officials arrived early and community folks came out to cast their ballots.
The polling unit was not also as busy as it was during the presidential election as some plastic chairs kept for voters under four canopies were still empty.
Though the election was generally peaceful, skeletal reports of skirmishes and gunshots were reported in some parts of the state.
An observer, said he was surprised that the election held in the riverine areas without violence.
The observer, who identified himself as Nelson said: “The election coverage today surprised me. I went to the Kalabari axis which has about five governorship candidates in this year’s election.
“Kalabari, judging from the 2019 election experience was adjudged to be hotbed. However, I covered that area. And Thankfully, the voting process was peaceful, generally speaking.
“Apart from Asari-Toru which had delays and subsequent elections cancellation, I would say the Kalabari people have moved past their ugly experience of 2019.
There were reports of gunshots and killings at Ogbakiri, Emohua Local Government Area of the state.
Wike, who voted at his Ward 9 Unit 7, Obio-Akpor scored the electoral process high.
The governor, who voted at about 11:20am, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for improving on the electoral process.
He, however, lamented an attempt by the Director of Security in INEC to breach security in favour of the Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Magnus Abe.
He said the seeming apathy was expected because some people felt they did not achieve their aim on February 25.
The governor said: “It is much better today unlike what we experienced in 25th of February. When the first election came, people didn’t get what they wanted, they were discouraged.
“But for whatever it is you can’t force people to go and vote. I am happy with the peaceful nature the way the election is going. It means the security agencies doing well.
“It is unfortunate because even if INEC had denied it, which is expected. I can tell you the Director of Security carried out the act because Magnus Abe is from Ogoni and the director of security is from Ogoni. I don’t want to go into details because heads will role.
“But for the director of security in such a sensitive commission to breach security is quite appalling. But we thank God the headquarters has come out to deny it and the security has notice of it. I have not had any much complain. They have done very well. They improved more than what we had in February 25th”.
But Magnus Abe dismissed the allegation of security breach as childish saying that his security details were withdrawn.
Abe alleged that th elections were marred by intimidation claiming that people were ordered to vote for the PDP. The Governorship Candidate of the Accord Party, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, scored the process high.
He said: “The process is seamless I would say at this time. I made the same assessment in the last elections, it was seamless up until 3pm. Many people have voted and there is no intimidation and harrasment.
“This morning, even though there is a lot of town criers sent out to intimidate people but from last night till now people are coming out in their number to cast their votes.
“Nobody can deny anybody their right to a chance to choose who will become their governor. They should come and cast their votes and whosoever wins, wins”. The Secretary to Rivers State Government (SSG), Tammy Danagogo, hailed the governorship and House of Assembly electoral processes in Degema Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state.
Danagogo, who spoke shortly after casting his votes in Ward 4 Unit 20, described the processes of accreditation and voting as smooth.
He said: “I thank God, just like last Election the accreditation process and infact the voting process went smooth. The BVAS here in my unit are working very well although there is one unit that they said it’s not working, but INEC officials have gone there.
“We hope that from every unit in my ward is working well with the report that I have gotten except one unit. Well naturally, everybody learn from history both the youth and security agencies they have learnt their lessons all of us have learnt our lesson.
“So, it won’t be too much of a wide thinking that that is what is influencing what is happening. Everybody knows that it doesn’t pay to be violent . It doesn’t really help anybody. it is wind that does not blow anybody any good..
“As we can see it now, so far so good if what is happening will continue like this until the collation and declaration stage then I will say that we will commend INEC”.
The Rivers State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, complained of intimidation of voters in some parts of the state.
Cole, who spoke shortly after casting his votes, said voters were told to remain in their houses if they were not ready to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He said: “Well, so far we are getting some reports of vote buying and a bit of intimidation and reports of people being warned that if they don’t vote PDP, they should write their will and they should not come out.
“So we are taking notes of these things and taking notes of the unit where that is being reported because we are going to write petition against those units where there is intimidation and threat.
“In order areas we see that election is going peacefully but we also hear reports and we need to make sure that this does not happen immediately after the voting process and counting.
“We have also gotten some reports from Asar-Toru that voting has not started at all because the electoral officers have cannot be found. There are many reports like that.
“We believe that we will still come out on top. We want to say that it’s very important that intimidation should not be part and parcel of an electoral process, people should be allowed to vote freely and vote their mind”. The Rivers State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Siminialaye Fubara, voted at his unit 8 Ward 5 in Opobo/Nkoro local Government.
Alimosho Ward A (C1) Governorship
APC – 1687 PDP – 176 LP – 945
House of Assembly Ward A (C1) APC – 1677 PDP – 217 LP – 959
Gov Ayade wins own polling unit 033, Ipong Ward for APC:
Governorship: APC 283 PDP 11 LP 10 ADC1
Invalid: 4
House of Assembly:
APC 164 LP 140
PDP 7 Invalid 16
Ogun: Abiodun, Adebutu in tight race
By Emmanuel Badejo
Fear seems to be gripping members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the incumbent, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Ladi Adebutu, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party are in tight race.
While many of the PDP members were celebrating their lead, some members of the ruling party in the state said the race between the duo was dicey.
As at the time of this report, the APC was leading with narrow margin in in Atan, a major stronghold of the ruling party.
Unconfirmed results across the state, however, revealed that Adetubu was leading.
PDP members, who believed Adebutu had won, were seen congratulating themselves.
But members of the APC were seen gathered in groups reviewing the election.
One of them said: “If Abiodun loses, that will be good for him because he didn’t take care of party members.’
A past Student Union Government of an Ogun State owned institute, who preferred to be anonymous, said he and many others decided to work for the PDP because Abiodun’s government has not rubbed off on them.
“We are winning this election. From the results collated across the state show that we are leading.
‘I am working for the PDP because there is no gain from Abiodun’s government.”
Some of them also alleged that former governor Gbenga Daniel’s withdrawal of support for the incumbent.
They said that development might also be responsible for the unimpressive performance of the ruling party so far.
But another APC agent, who admitted that the race tight, however, insisted that her party will win the race at the end of the day.
Elections: Abiodun commends voters on peaceful election, lauds INEC
…Governor loses to Adebutu at Dimeji Bankole’s polling unit
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Governor, Dapo Abiodun has commended the people of the state for conducting themselves in an orderly manner.
Abiodun who voted at his Ita-Osanyin Ward 3, Unit 2, Iperu, in Ikenne Local Government Area at 11: 09 am, commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring that voting materials are made available, while the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) are working very well.
“I am the governor as well as a candidate and what I have simply done is to come here like everybody else, presented my PVC, accredited and I cast my vote.
“From what I have seen here and hear from the 236 wards across the State, people have turned out enmass and are casting their votes. The whole process is going on relatively well.
“I want to appreciate the INEC though this election was postponed by a week. I hope they have been able to resolve the issues surrounding the voting and also been able to reprogramme the BVAS so that the election can go on smoothly.
“With what I have seen so far, the election is peaceful and until we get through the vote, I cannot really comment what would happen at the end”, the governor noted.
He called on those who are afraid to come out for fear of being harassed not to entertain any fear, but come out and exercise their franchise as it is their civic responsibility, assuring that adequate security has been put in place to guarantee their safety.
Fielding questions from newsmen, an Observer from Global Watch, detailed to monitor the election in Ogun State, Alhaji Mogagi Olaniyan, said election has been peaceful with impressive turn out of voters, adding that security arrangements have been perfect.
According to Alhaji Olaniyan: “INEC has improved from the previous elections. INEC materials arrived early, the BVAS is working accordingly as there is no malfunctioning of BVAS. I gave kudos to the people and INEC”, he said.
Meanwhile, the governor has lost the governorship election at the polling unit of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Bankole who joined Dapo Abiodun during the electioneering period, voted at PU 6, Ward 10, Sodeke/Isale-Ijeun I, Abeokuta South Local Government Area of the state.
The collated results showed that the PDP’s Ladi Adebutu polled 77 votes while Abiodun of APC scored 65.
ADC’s Biyi Otegbeye had 26 Votes.
PU 112, Ward F, ALAUSA ROYAL ESTATE (BOLA AHMED TINUBU STAFF QUARTERS), IKEJA
LP’s Rhodes-Vivour loses polling unit to Sanwo-Olu
By Alao Abiodun
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has lost his polling unit to the governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Sanwo-Olu polled 29 while Rhodes-Vivour garnered 18 votes in PU 045 Anifowoshe, Ikeja.
The Nation reports Sanwo-Olu won his Polling Unit 006, Ward governorship candidate of the E3, Eiyekole, Lagos Island in a landslide victory.
Full results:
Guber
APC-29
LP -18
PDP -2
House of Assembly
APC- 34
Labour Party -15
PDP – 1
LP’s Rhodes-Vivour loses polling unit to Sanwo-Olu
Unit 19 Ward 11 House of Assembly Constituency 2 Obio-Akpor, Rivers state.
APC 2 PDP 2 SDP 3 LP 16
Governorship APC 3 ADP 1 PDP 4 SDP 6 LP 9
PHOTO: President Buhari votes
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Kosofe Constituency 2, Hon Femi Saheed voting at Unit 3, Ward F, lkosi-Sheri.
Massive turnout as Abiodun, Adebutu vote in Ogun
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
The Governorship and Assembly elections commenced peacefully in Ogun State with eligible voters trooping out en mass to exercise their franchise.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) voted at his unit 3 ward 1 in Regun area of Iperu town a few minutes after 11:00 am while Oladipupo Adebutu voted at 10.59 am at Ward 5, polling unit 4, Wesley Primary School Iperu.
Iperu is the hometown of Abiodun and Adebutu, who is the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Adebutu described the turnout of voters as impressive and expressed the hope that their expressed wishes would count at the end of the day.
At polling unit 011, ward 5 situating at Open field Wesley Nursery and Primary School Iperu, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC presiding officer, Aribisala Opeyemi, said voting commenced at 8.30 with turn out of the voters exceeding what witnessed during the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Describing the BVAS performance as impressive, he said that of the 719 registered voters at the unit, 76 voters have already been accredited as of 8.50am.
Also in Ward 5, polling unit 4, Wesley Primary School Iperu where the turnout was very high, the INEC presiding officer, Taiwo Opeyemi, said the BVAS performance was excellent and gave the number of registered voters at the unit as 750 while less than 100 have so far been accredited as of 8.49am.
Taiwo recalled that 230 people voted at the same unit during the last Presidential and National Assembly polls.
There was also large turnout at polling unit 009, Ward 5, Appollo School Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area.
An APC chieftain in the area, Hon. Oluwole Ojunronye, who is monitoring the exercise described it as peaceful.
Deputy Governor of Lagos State Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and wife Mrs Oluremi Hamzat cast their vote at ward A4 Oke-Balogun, Epe.
PHOTOS: Governor Seyi Makinde votes at Unit 1, Ward 11, Ibadan North East Local Government
By Bisi Oladele
PHOTOS: President-Elect Tinubu votes
PHOTOS: Gov Sanwo-Olu votes
Impressive voter turnout in Omo-Agege’s hometown
By Elo Edremoda, Warri
There was an impressive voter turnout in Orogun community, the hometown of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Omo-Agege, the Deputy Senate President, is a leading contestant in the gubernatorial poll.
Scores of voters were seen seated separately and sheltered by canopies at the various polling units.
At Orhomurun Ward 2, unit 19 where the Delta Central Senator is expected to vote, the atmosphere was calm, with scores of voters calmly seated awaiting being called in batches to cast their votes.
At unit 18, the situation was no different.
It was gathered that accreditation and voting commenced around 8 a.m
Photos:
Voters at Orhomurun Ward 2 unit 19
Voters at Orogun ward 4, unit 18
I’m still in Gov race – Nweke
Enugu All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Governorship candidate Frank Nweke Jr has debunked rumours of his withdrawal from the Enugu gubernatorial race.
Nweke made the denial in a statement by his Media Manager, Mr Uchenna Igboeme, on Saturday in Enugu.
He described the report as fake, saying that he had never considered stepping down.
Nweke urged the state residents to ignore the report and vote for candidates of their choice.
He advised them to also protect their votes.
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Kogi Gov Bello hails INEC
Damola Kola-Dare
Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for coming out in record time in his polling unit in Okene, Kogi State.
He also noted the election was going on smoothly across the state.
“Turnout is impressive. We are expecting more. So far, it is peaceful. INEC officials came out in record time. Across the state the election is going on peacefully, I have not received any adverse report,” he said in an interview on NTA.
Former Chairman, Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, ADENIKE Adeniyi Williams casting her vote at Ward “B” unit 074, Abaranje road, Ikotun, Lagos.
PHOTOS: ADEJO DAVID
Early arrivals of materials, INEC officials in Kishi, Igbeti
By Yinka Adeniran, Oke Ogun
Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections, sensitive electoral materials and personnel of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived early in various units in Kishi and Igbeti, Irepo and Olorunsogo Local Government Areas respectively.
When the Nation moved around, it was observed that materials and personnel arrived at the various polling units as early as 7am.
In some cases, only party agents and a few voters were at the various units.
Despite arriving early, it was gathered that the officials did not begin the exercise until the stipulated 8:30 am.
For instance, in Unit 4, Ward 6, Alafia Tayo, Kishi in Irepo Local Government Area, the officials arrived the polling unit a few minutes past 7 am.
The situation was the same in Seriki Ward 6, Unit 7; Ogunbunmi Ward 4, Unit 4 and Asunmode ward 5, unit 2, all in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government.
The situation however led to a sort of early start as INEC officials were seen in the axis attending to a few people.
This was different from what was observed during the February 25 presidential election where voters trooped out as early as 7 am to perform their civic responsibilities.
But as of the time of filing this report, voting has started in all polling units in the axis.
Voter’s apathy in Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor
Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
The two major local government areas of Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt city witnessed voter apathy on Saturday morning.
Unlike the February 25th Presidential election when people trooped out en masse to trek to their polling units, most people seem not interested in the governorship and House of Assembly elections.
Most residents in the councils dominated by non-indigenes remained indoors and within their compounds not bothered about the elections.
The roads were deserted and adults were seen playing soccer.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived their polling units with electoral materials in time.
In most cases, the INEC officials waited for voters, who came in trickles to cast their ballots.
Some shops were seen doing business along many streets in the capital city while some community markets along the Chinda area of Obio-Akpor opened for skeletal business.
At Ward 9 Unit 7A, where the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, was expected to vote, INEC officials arrived early and community folks came out to cast their ballots.
The polling unit was not also as busy as it was during the presidential election as some plastic chairs kept for voters under four canopies were still empty.
Military operatives providing security for the Governorship and Assembly elections in Enugu State have arrested 140 thugs allegedly deployed for today’s election, The Nation has learnt.
A source said the hoodlums were picked up at the popular Carollina Hotel, Nsukka.
It was also gathered another three armed hoodlums were arrested at INEC office Nsukka.
The source said they were all armed with weapons including AK47 rifles, adding that they had confessed to have been deployed by a prominent member of a political party in the state.
The spokesman of the 82 Division of Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major Eromosele Unuakhalu, could not confirm the arrests. He told our correspondent that he was yet to get the information.
He however promised to get back to our correspondent as soon as he confirms the development.
President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu votes at ward 3 unit 85 Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.
Photos: Isaac Jimoh Ayodele
Exercise at Unit 19, Ward 8, Ibadan South West Local Government. There are 310 registered voters. Exercise commenced 8:30 am.
2. Unit 20, Ward 8, Ibadan South West Lical Government. There are 588 registered voters. Exercise commenced 8:30 am. BIVAS working well. Party agents on ground.
By Bisi Oladele
Assistance Presiding officer at ward 090 Olaifa Bucknor Ejigbo LCDA addressing voters disagreeing on number calling.
By Chinyere Okoroafor
Ad hoc INEC staff conveying election materials by hand from Registration Area Centre (RAC) at BDGS, Ovom, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
As of 8.40am, many units in Yenagoa were yet to receive voting materials.
The Rivers State Governorship Candidate of Accord Party, Dumo Lulu-Briggs votes at ward 4 unit 1, Degema
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
Assembly polls: Low turnout in Akure
By Osagie Otabor. Akure
There is low turnout of voters in Akure, the Ondo capital as witnessed in many polling units visited at about 8:50 am.
Accreditation and voting had begun but not many voters were seen on the queue.
At Polling unit One Ward four along Oba Adesida Road, INEC adhoc staff were seen sitting waiting for voters.
Army detains hundreds of vehicles and motorcycles for violating restriction order on Election Day at Osogbo State House of Assembly. 9: 10 am
INEC materials just leaving Ikotun office to different centers in Alimoso LG. Photos: ADEJO DAVID
Voting commences in ward 4 unit 1 Akuku-Toru local government Area, Rivers state. 8:30 a.m 895 voting materials for Governorship 895 voting materials for Assembly
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
Voters waiting for INEC adhoc Staff to setup at Community Primary school Ipaja, Lagos. 8:13 am
Photo by: Olusegun Rapheal
INEC officials setting up at ward 03 unit 085 Alausa, Ikeja where the President-elect is going to cast his vote.8:25am
Photos: Isaac Jimoh Ayodele
Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Modern Primary School Degema, getting set for the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Rivers State 8: 28 am
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
Voting materials arrive at Obiagu Primary School Extension, Edinburgh Road, Ogui New Layout, Enugu. 8.05am
By Damian Duruiheoma, Enugu
INEC staff yet to arrive at ward 100 Azizat Association Ikotun. 8:33am
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has won the governorship election in Kano state.
The candidate of the party (NNPP) Abba Kabir Yusuf, garnered 1,019,602 votes to beat his closest rival -the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, who polled 890,705 votes.
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sadiq Wali, got 15,957 to come a distant third position.
INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Ahmad Doko Ibrahim, declared Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP winner.
There were 5,921,370 registered voters out of which 2,032,955 voters were accredited for the election.
Out of the total 2,400,964 votes cast, 1,977,872 votes were declared valid, while 27,092 votes were rejected.
Bauchi’s Mohammed wins reelection bid
By David Adenuga Bauchi
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has won his reelection bid, defeating his closest opponent, Abubakar Sadique of the All Progressive Congress (APC) with 93,010 votes.
The Nation reports that Mohammed cleared 15 out of the 20 local government areas leaving Sadique with only five councils.
The Governor- elect got the majority of votes in Bogoro, Kirfi, Jama’are, Warji, Itas- Gadau, Dambam, Shira, Zaki, Ganjuwa, Dass and Alkaleri.
The other LGAs he cleared are Ningi, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, and Bauchi, while Abunakar n Giade, Gamawa, Darazzo, Misau, and Katagum.
The final results were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, headquarters in Bauchi, the state capital on Monday.
The returning officer, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, who is the vice chancellor of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, said Mohammed got 525,280 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Abubakar who got votes 432,272 votes, while Haliru Jika of the New Nigeria People’s Party came third with 60,496.
Also, a breakdown by INEC showed the total number of registered and accredited voters as 2,749,268 and 1,058, 381 respectively.
It further showed the total valid votes as 1,034,379, the total number of rejected votes as 15,221, and the total votes cast as 1,049,600,
Meanwhile, the APC has rejected the result shortly after its declaration. The APC agent at the collation centre, Abdulmumin Kundak refused to sign the reject sheet alleging there were several irregularities.
INEC declares Sule, Nasarawa Governor elect
By Linus Oota, Lafia
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared Governor Abdullahi Sule of the APC as Governor elect for the march 18th 2023 Governorship election in Nasarawa State.
The INEC returning officer, Prof Ishaya Tanko who s the vice chancellor of the University of Jos said Governor Sule polled 347,209 votes to defeat his closest and main challenger, David Umbugadu of the PDP who garnered 283,16 votes.
Details of the results below.
Doma LG APC 15,587 PDP 19,737
Akwanga LG APC 15,873 PDP 23,787
Obi LG APC 25,136 PDP 29,467
Toto LG
APC 15,787 PDP 11,636
Nasarawa Eggon LG
APC 16,692 PDP 36,825
Keana LGA
APC 9,598 PDP 7,173
Kokona LG APC 18,182 PDP 19,045
Wamba LG
APC 12,124 PDP 8,089
Keffi LG APC 27,737 PDP 11,995
Nasarawa LG APC 27,992 PDP 19,079
AWE LG
APC 26,966 PDP 8025
Karu LG
APC 28,322 PDP 46,564
LAFIA APC 107,213 PDP 41,594
Aliyu Sokoto promises inclusive govt, restoration of state lost glory, others
By Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto
SOKOTO state Governor-Elect, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has said that he will run an inclusive government that will uphold the principle of true democracy with listening ears.
Similarly , the governor -elect called on all those that contested but couldn’t win to join hands with him to make Sokoto state a better one.
Aliyu Sokoto who made the disclosures on Monday during an early hour maiden live address to the people of the state, described his victory as victory for all adding that ” it’s a clarion call to serve the state and restore its lost glory for prosperity.”
Hitherto, the APC governor – elect stated that his leadership would always encourage and welcome constructive suggestions and criticisms.
He said he will not let the people of the state down by providing a purposeful leadership that would listen to the yearnings and aspirations of Sokoto people.
Aliyu Sokoto who floored his PDP counterpart and Tambuwal’s anointed candidated, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma and other opponents to emerge winner having polled 453,661 votes, explained that he would focus on delivering his campaigns promises to the masses through a 9-point agenda which include; education, agriculture , security, health , water supply, environment , youths and women empowerment , local government autonomy and religious affairs.
” The state has been characterised by under development, poverty and infrastructure deficiencies under the PDP led government.
” It is the failure of those at the helms of affairs in the state. It requires fervent prayer to enable the state develop and favourably compete and catch up with its counterparts “, he remarked.
He noted that LGs in the state were long neglected and made not to function.
“All these abnormalities would be history”
While acknowledging the unprecedented sacrificies of party supporters in the state, noted that Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko remain a political role model who’s resilience and political perseverance influenced his and party victory.
” Wamakko is a political pillar not only in Sokoto but Northern Nigeria.”
He also commended the party’s state guber campaign DG and Minister of Police Affairs , Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, the state party chairman , Sadik Sadiq Isah Achida and leaders for their efforts in realising the feat.
Thugs protest as INEC suspends collation of Adamawa Guber results
By Onimisi Alao, Yola
Thugs rooting for the victory of Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani, APC governorship candidate in Adamawa State, turned wild in the early hours of Monday when result collation was suspended without Binani being declared winner.
Binani had been close behind her PDP counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, when a false report sheet was circulated claiming victory for her and prompting the thugs to hit the streets celebrating.
The celebration had turned violent by midnight when INEC suspended collation of result when just one LGA, Fufore, remained to be collated, and when Fintiri was actually 34, 569 votes ahead of Binani.
Angry that Binani had after all not been declared winner, the thugs went wild in the Adamawa State capital, Yola, smashing cars and inflicting injuries on motorists.
Some APC members and leaders became victims, including Binta Massi who was APC pioneer chairman in the state and was in the Senate under the party from 2015- to 2019.
Senator Binta Massi had rushed to the INEC Collation Centre on Bank Road, Jimeta, lamenting to security agents guarding the centre that her car was damaged and had bruises inflicted on her by the thugs.
The security agents had driven out of the centre with her only to find that the thugs had actually blocked the major street both ways along where the centre is located, making it impossible for road users, including party agents, observers, and other stakeholders coming to or leaving the centre.
This was a little after midnight when the collation centre had already closed proceedings till later in the morning for officials to sort out issues around the only remaining LGA to be collated, Fufore.
Disagreement stalls collation of result from Adamawa’s remaining LGA
By Onimisi Alao, Yola
Thorny issues around result of the governorship election from the remaining local government area of Adamawa State, Fufore, stalled the exercise Sunday night.
The INEC collation officers had collated results from 18 of the state’s 21 LGAs earlier in the day, went on break, and fixed 10pm to return for collation.
The officials however later announced just before 11 pm that they would suspend collation till Monday morning over ‘issues’ surrounding the remaining results.
Instantly, party agents, particularly those of the PDP, rose to reject the announcement of suspension of collation as made by the state returning/collation officer, Professor Mohammed Mele.
The agents insisted that the collation must continue, and the officials had to resume collation.
After the two LGAs of Song and Michika were announced, however, the process came to a standstill as agents and other stakeholders waited for collation of the remaining LGA, Fufore.
Our correspondent reports that the PDP agent, Dr Idi Hong, had much earlier alleged that there was an attempt to rig the Fufore election, specifically that the results were being changed to favour a particular candidate.
Collation officers and even the state Commissioner of Police, Tola Afolabi had confirmed that there had been tampering with results from Fufore but that everything was being done to correct the situation.
Up to midnight when this report was filed, the officials were still busy with the Fufore results prior to collation.
Meanwhile, results from Song and Michika indicate the following:
(19) SONG (Central Zone) PDP 24,744 APC 19,935 NNPP 1582.
The results from the 20 LGAs thus collated so far bring a total of 401,067 votes to the PDP and 366,498 to the APC.
APC Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto emerges Sokoto Governor -Elect
By Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto
Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto , candidate of the All Progressives Congress has won the Sokoto state governorship elections conducted last Saturday with a landslide victory having scored 453,661
A margin of 44, 029 votes separated the winner with his immediate opponent, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma of the People’s Democratic Party who scored 404, 632 votes.
Aliyu Sokoto won 18 out of 23 LGs , to emerge the state Governor-Elect against Malam Ubandoma who marginally led in 5 LGs.
Declaring the final results, the Governorship election Returning Officer, Professor Armaya’u Hamisu of the Federal University, Dutsinma , Katsina state said that “Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto of the APC having satisfied the requirement of the law is declared winner of the Governorship elections conducted Saturday March 18, 2023.
As Kaduna state gubernatorial election results continue to trickle into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) state office in Kaduna, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Candudate, Senator Uba Sani, has overtaken his closest rival, Hon. Isah Ashiru Kudan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The Collation, which commenced at about 2:20pm before going on recess to reconvene 12:00pm tomorrow, has so far collated results received from Kaura, Giwa, Sanga, Kajuru, Makarfi, Ikara, Jaba, Jema’a, Zangon Kataf, Kauru, Soba, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Chikun, Igabi, Kagarko, Sabon Gari, Kubau and Zaria local government areas.
PDP’s Ashiru has so far won in 10 of the 19 local government areas collated by INEC. The LGAs win by the PDP are; Kaura, Sanga, Kajuru, Makarfi, Jaba, Jema’a, Zangon Kataf, Soba, Chikun and Kagarko.
Though, APC gubernatorial candidate, Sen. Uba Sani won nine local government areas of Giwa, Ikara, Kauru, Sabon Gari, Kubau, Zaria, Kaduna North, Kaduna South and Igabi, he is leading in number of votes scored.
The remaining results being awaited for by 12 noon tomorrow are those of Lere. Birnin-Gwari, Kachia and Kudan local government areas.
So far, the APC’s Uba Sani has polled 617,627 votes, while PDP’s Ashiru Kudan has so far polled 602,120.
The Difference between the two parties is 15,507 votes.
The results so far collated by INEC from the 19 local government areas are as follows:
Total scores so far from the 19 LGAs: APC – 617,627 PDP – 602,120
Difference – 15,507
PDP Umbugadu ahead of Sule’s APC in Nasarawa Guber with 12,000 votes in 9 LGAs out of 13 LG
By Linus Oota, Lafia
The INEC has released the results of Governorship election in Nasarawa State in 9 local government areas,out of 13 local government shows the opposition PDP is leading with 12,000 votes.
In the 9 local government release so far, the PDP Governorship candidate, David Umbugadu is ahead of the incumbent Governor Abdullahi Sule of the APC.
The PDP equally won 8 assembly seat, APC won 9, SDP won 2 and NNPP won 2, the result of one assembly seat is pending.
The Governorship results shows
Doma LG APC 15,587 PDP 19,737
Akwanga LG APC 15,873 PDP 23,787
Obi LG APC 25,136 PDP 29,467
Toto LG
APC 15,787 PDP 11,636
Nasarawa Eggon LG
APC 16,692 PDP 36,825
Keana LGA
APC 9,598
PDP 7,173
Kokona LG APC 18,182 PDP 19,045
Wamba LG
APC 12,124 PDP 8,089
Keffi LG APC 27,737 PDP 11,995
The results in the remaining three local government areas, namely Lafia, Awe and Karu LGAs is being awaited.
INEC have suspended collection, to resume 10pm today.
Benue: 17 Local Government so far collated, APC candidate leading with a margin of 156, 739 votes
The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has won in seven local government areas out of the thirteen council areas released so far while the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Professor Nentawe Yiltwada won in six local governments
There are seventeen local government areas in Plateau State, results of thirteen councils had been released by the Independent National Electoral Commission while results of Qua’Pan, Jos North, Jos South and Bokkos local governments are still being awaited.
According to the results presented by the returning officers from the local governments to the Independent National Electoral Commission , the PDP won in Barakin-Ladi, Bassa, Langtang South, Langtang North, Riyom, Mangu and Mikang while the APC won in Jos East, Kanke, Pankshin, Wase, Kanam and Shendam local government areas.
Based on the on the figure released from the thirteen local governments released so far, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Barrister Caleb Muftwang is leading with a total votes of 1, 102
The break down of the results is as follows:
Jos East Local Government: APC 11, 852, LP 1,347, and PDP 9,290.
Barakin-Ladi local government : APC 18,568, LP 4118 and PDP 32, 119.
Bassa local government : APC 25, 788, LP 4118, PDP 29, 135
Langtang South local government : APC 12, 437, LP 846, PDP 16, 104.
Shendam local government : APC 30,815, LP 5, 169, PDP 17, 733
Mikang local government: APC 10,691, LP 633, PDP 12,027
Kanke local government : APC 35,436, LP 633 PDP 6,870
Riyom local government ; APC 12, 657, LP 1, 878 PDP 18, 647
Wase government: APC 35, 011, LP 269 PDP 26, 557
Jos South local government : APC 19, 972, LP 1,172 PDP 65, 688
Pankshin local government : APC 28, 832, LP 7,947, PDP 15, 957
Mangu local government : APC 25, 570, LP 1621, PDP 77, 279
Kalgo local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters:55179 Accredited voters-23224 Results: APC-11799 PDP-10422 PRP-282 LP-8 Total valid votes-22721 Rejected votes-488 Total Votes cast-27209
Gwandu local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters-82200 Accredited voters 31646
Results: APC _16028 PDP -15001 LP -4 PRP-23 Total valid votes-31165 Rejected votes-481 Total vote cast 31646
Augue local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters- 77254 Accredited voters-34203 Results:
APC-17595 PDP-15889 Total valid votes-33720 Rejected-479 Total vote cast-34199
Maiyama local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters- 93111 Accredited voters-22949 Results:
APC-17283 PDP-15252 Total valid votes-32632 Rejected-299 Total vote cast-32931
Suru local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters- 97815 Accredited voters-37513 Results:
APC-19418 PDP-17310 Total valid votes- Rejected- Total vote cast-
KokoBase local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total Registered voters- 99003 Accredited voters-24602 Results:
APC-13138 PDP-10969 LP-4 PRP-69
Total valid votes-24299 Rejected-246 Total vote cast-24545
Argungu local government Govnorship/Assembly results.
Total Registered voters- 139492 Accredited voters-55942
Results:
APC-23692 PDP-29537
Total valid votes-53843 Rejected-1239 Total vote cast-55082
Yauri local government Govnorship/Assembly results.
Total Registered voters- 76656 Accredited voters-30977
Results:
APC-15131 PDP-14241
Total valid votes-30136 Rejected-832 Total vote cast-30968
Jega- local government Govnorship/Assembly results.
Total Registered voters- 117038 Accredited voters-44072
Results:
APC-23542 PDP-19547
Total valid Votes-43212 Rejected-504 Total vote cast-43716
12 local government so far declared out of 21. The remaining 9 local government will be later. Collation of Results adjourned till 9pm tonight
Bala Mohammed extends lead, wins 11 out of 14 local govt
By David Adenuga Bauchi
The incumbent governor of Bauchi, Bala Mohammed has extended his lead to 11 Local Government Areas at the ongoing governorship collation exercise held at the INEC headquarters in the state.
With the latest result, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate is now leading his closest opponent, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressive Congress party by a wide margin.
He won 11 out of the 14 local government areas announced so far. Mohammed got the majority of votes in Bogoro, Kirfi, Jama’are, Warji, Itas- Gadau, Dambam, Shira, Zaki, Ganjuwa, Dass, and Alkaleri, leaving the APC candidate with just 3 councils which are Giade, Gamawa, and Darazzo.
The results of the remaining 6 LGAs are still being awaited as INEC officials go on break.
See the result below
Kirfi LGA
APC: 11,631 PDP: 13,454 NNPP: 3,571
Jama’are LG APC: 11,865 NNPP: 3,253 PDP: 13,693
Bogoro LGA APC 10,436 PDP:16,589 NNPP: 3,365
WarjI – LGA APC- 11,783 PDP- 20,416 NNPP – 1,812
Giade LGA APC: 18,023 PDP- 14,145 NNPP-1114
Itas – Gadau LGA APC: 16,206 PD: 18,778 NNPP: 913
Gamawa LGA APC 22,565 PDP: 21,558 NNPP: 1841
Dambam LGA AP: 11,325 PDP : 13, 307 NNPP: 4395
Shira LGA APC: 21,624 PDP: 25, 373 NNPP: 2,536
Zaki LGA APC- 19,637 PDP- 26,220 NNPP-1,415
Ganjuwa LGA APC- 17,606 PDP: 20,924 NNPP: 7,387
Dass LGA APC: 11,596 PDP: 14,471 NNPP: 643
Darazo LGA APC: 23,544 PP: 19,735 NNPP 3,359
Alkaleri LGA APC:15,798 PDP: 34,387 NNPP: 2069
Results so far declared in Kebbi state Governorship/House of Assembly election is as follows.
Aliero local government Governor ship/ assembly results Total registered voters:53794 Accredited voters:27370
Results: APC-11126 PDP-15828 LP-21
Total valid votes-27074 Rejected votes 280 Total vote cast -27354.
Zuru local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters:109392 Accredited voters:32649 Results: APC -15830 PDP-14203 Lp-674 PRP-282 Total valid votes 31502. Rejected votes -1084 Vote cast-32586
Bunza local government Govnorship/Assembly results. Total registered voters -78499 Accredited voters -30119 Results: APC-11630 PDP-16209 PRP-67 LP-10 Total valid votes -28177 Rejected votes -960 Total vote cast -29137
Governor Mai Mala Buni of APC re-elected as Yobe Governor for the second term. The returning officer Prof. Umar Pate declared the Buni as winner with 317,113 against the PDP candidate Abdullahi Sherriff who scored 104, 259
Taraba guber polls: PDP leads in 4 of 16 LGAs released so far
By Victor Gai, Jalingo
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is in an early lead in four out of the 16 local government areas released so far.
The collation of results for the governorship and House of Assembly elections began at the State Collation Centre, INEC office in Jalingo at about 2pm in the afternoon.
So far, in the four local government released, the party has swept all while the APC is trailing behind.
(18) Yola North LGA (Central Zone) APC 37,866 PDP 24,877 SDP 1,334
Results to come from three remaining LGAs
APC wins Jigawa gov election, 28 Members state Assembly 2 inconclusive
By Ahmed Rufa’i Dutse
THE gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi declared the winner of the JIgawa state governorship election.
Declaring the results for the election, JIgawa state governorship collation officer, professor Muhammad Zayyan Umar said Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) scored 618,449 defeated the other contestants in the polls.
According to the collation officer the candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Mustapha Sule Lamido has got 368,726 vote, the candidates of the New Nigerian People Party (NNPP) Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim pulled 37,156 vote while the Labour Party (LP) scored 965 votes.
Professor Muhammad Zayyan Umar maintained the total registered votes in the state stands as 2,351,298, the credited votes was 1,073,540, total votes casted was 1,052,793, total valid votes 1,032,567 while the invalid votes is 20,226 votes.
“Malam Umar Namadi Danmodi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) haven satisfied the requirements law is here been declared winner and return elected”.
Meanwhile while the People Democratic Party (PDP) agent in person of Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Dokajo rejected the results.
Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Dokajo called on the independent National Electoral Commission INEC to declare the governor’s election inconclusive for alleged massive cancellation of number of polling units across the state.
According to him “the this election should be declared inconclusive because the number of voters that cancelled can change the results of the election results”.
In another development the All Progressive Congress APC won 28 out of 30 members of the state house of Assembly.
While the election of member state House of assembly of Dutse municipal and Birninkudu the PDD Governorship candidate declared inconclusive.
INEC declares Abdulrazaq winner of Kwara governorship election
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday declared Mallam AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq as the winner of the Kwara state governorship election.
Abdulrazaq who is the current governor of the state, polled 273,424 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi. The PDP candidate scored 155,490 votes in the contest.
Returning Officer of the state governorship election, Prof Isaac Itodo made the announcement in Ilorin, the state capital.
Prof Itodo added that as the “returning officer I certify that AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq having satisfied the laws is hereby declared the winner of the 2023 governorship election held on March 18 in Kwara state and returned elected.”
Gombe Governorship Election Results
Balanga LG
APC – 25, 341 PDP – 20,085 NNPP – 1130
Shongom LG
APC – 23,604 PDP -23,412 NNPP -847
Dukku LG
APC -35,207 PDP -14,182 NNPP -1079
Biliri LG
APC -14,752 PDP – 23,066 NNPP -3421
Kaltungo LG
APC – 21,015 PDP – 21,321 NNPP – 1129
Nafada LG
APC – 15,026 PDP – 9,378 NNPP – 411
NIGER STATE GOVERNORSHIP RESULT
TAFA LG APC 12,520 PDP 12,082 NNPP 11 LP 206
GURARA LG APC 14,520 PDP 11,506 LP 176 NNPP14
PAIKORO LG APC 21,855 PDP 15,780 LP 106 NNPP 192
MUNYA LG APC 8,644 PDP 10,208 LP 21 NNPP 13
BOSSO LG APC 24,794 PDP 20,251 LP 211
SULEJA LG APC 18,261 PDP 15,551 LP 1,664
KATCHA LG APC 17,037 PDP 16,495 LP 3
EDATI LG APC 9,225 PDP 16,559 LP
BIDA LG APC 27,778 PDP 22,846 LP 87 NNPP 687
CHACHANGA LG APC 34,231 PDP 27,989 LP 323 NNPP 144
LAPAI LG APC 21,795 PDP 18,041 LP 16 NNPP 18
Plateau Speaker, Majority Leader lose seats
By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos
Plateau Speaker Yakubu Yakson Sanda has lost his constituency seat to candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP).
The Majority leader who represents Mikang State Constituency under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Naanlong Gapyil Daniel also lost his re-election bid to Matthew Sule of the opposition PDP.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Mrs. Happiness Matthew Akawu, won Saturday’s election for Pengana constituency Assembly seat.
Hon. Mrs. Akawu scored 9,926 votes to defeat Sanda of the APC, who scored 7,936 votes.
Plateau State Results
RESULTS SO FAR IN SHENDAM LGA IN 10 OUT OF 11 FEDERAL WARDS
DERTENG WARD 001
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 1533
PDP 1079
LP 400
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 1205
PDP 655
LP 1127
KALONG WARD 002
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2782
PDP 1635
LP 400
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2506
PDP 1886
LP 421
KURUNGBOU A 003
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 1999
PDP 1174
LP 234
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 1752
PDP 1178
LP 446
KURUNGBOU B 004
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2716
PDP 1851
LP 122
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2704
PDP 1850
LP 156
MOEKAT WARD 005
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2249
PDP 1571
LP 256
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2081
PDP 1603
LP 315
PANGSHOOM WARD 006
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2931
PDP 2023
LP 842
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2378
PDP 1878
LP 1536
POESHIP WARD 007
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2170
PDP 1801
LP 496
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 1910
PDP 1783
LP 735
SHD A 008
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 3312
PDP 1990
LP 1213
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2629
PDP 2005
LP 1843
SHD B 009
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 4514
PDP 1281
LP 688
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 3982
PDP 1140
LP 1161
SHIMANKAR WARD 010
GOVERNORSHIP
APC 2651
PDP 1956
LP 288
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY
APC 2430
PDP 1908
LP 232
We want cash, say voters at Yobe units
From Duku Joel, Damaturu
Some voters at Yobe units demanded cash instead of transfers at some units during Saturday’s election amid allegations of vote buying.
There was a high turnout of female voters across the state for the governorship and House of Assembly election.
Our correspondent who monitored the exercise in the southern part of the state observed a high number of female voters on queues.
Many of them were seen in units in Potiskum town, Damagum in Fune Local Government Area, and in Nangere.
In Damaturu, the state capital, our correspondent gathered that the number of women who came out was far more than their male counterparts.
Areas like Pompomari, Nayinawa, New Jerusalem, Bindigari wards all recorded high female turnout.
In the outskirts of Damaturu, neighboring villages like, Kasaisa, Katarko, Garin-Itache Gujba town, Kasachia and Buni Yadi all witnessed high female turnout of voters.
In some polling units at Potiskum, some of the female voters were overheard shouting ‘sai cash!’, ‘Baa transfer!’ (we want cash, not transfer).
The major political parties are accusing each other of engaging in vote buying as it has become increasingly difficult to alter figures.
Taraba PDP candidate floors APC, LP in unit
By Victor Gai
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Col. Agbu Kefas (rtd), has won his polling unit by a wide margin.
He polled 342 votes in Unit 018, Ebenezer Primary School.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate scored two votes, while those of the Labour Party (LP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) got one vote each.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) got zero votes.
APC chairman Adamu loses unit to PDP
By Linus Oota, Lafia
All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Saturday lost his polling unit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The PDP governorship candidate, David Umbugadu, won in Adamu’s GRA A1-PB polling unit in Angwarimi Ward, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Umbugadu polled 159 votes to defeat Governor Abdullahi Sule of the APC who garnered 129 votes.
The APC House of Assembly candidate, who is Adamu’s younger brother, also lost in the unit with 108 votes against PDP’s 133 votes.
The APC helmsman had also lost his unit to Peter Obi during the February 25 presidential election.
Sule promised to abide by the outcome of the governorship election.
The governor, who seeks a second term, spoke after casting his vote at Motor Park Polling unit in the Gudi district of Akwanga Local Government Area.
PDP’s Fintiri beating APC’s Binani in Adamawa units By Onimisi Alao
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintri of Adamawa State, who is the gubernatorial flagbearer in Saturday’ election, is ahead in some units declared so far.
He is leading Aishatu Binani, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Some of the unit results so far:
Vudekoron: Fintiri 339 Binani 46
Unit 025: Fintiri 36 Binani 5
Unit 024: Fintiri 68 Binani 13
Kwapukai Unit: Fintiri 42 Binani 63
Wodi Shafa Zangun: Fintiri 177 Binani 51
Ngbanbalo: Fintiri 196 Binani 62
Shaffa/Imbru: Fintiri 230 Binani 39
Sanda Primary School Makama B (Yola South LGA, Adamawa State)
Unit 07:
PDP 65
APC 200
Unit 10:
PDP 125
APC 362
Unit 11:
PDP 111
APC 339
Unit 12:
PDP 52
APC 194
Unit 18:
PDP 31
APC 90
Unit 19:
PDP 26
APC 87
Unit 21:
PDP 44
APC 129
El-Rufai, Uba Sani deliver polling unit to APC in Kaduna
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has delivered his Polling Unit 024 Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday governorship and state assembly elections.
The Presiding Officer Haruna Shafiu who announced the results, said the APC candidate, Senator Uba Sani polled 257 votes as against the PDP Candidate, Isa Ashiru who scored 81 votes in the governorship poll.
He announced that, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) got 2 votes, while ADP scored 3 votes and PRP 4 votes.
In the same vein, the APC also won in polling unit 026 next to where Governor El-Rufai voted, with 146 votes, while PDP scored 61 votes.
The Presiding Officer at Polling Unit 026, Maryam Abubakar, announced the results that , NNPP and Labour Party scored two and three votes respectively.
At his own Polling Unit in Kawo, Kaduna North Local Government Area, the APC Governorship Candidate, Senator Uba Sani floored the PDP and other parties.
According to the Presiding Officer, APC’s Senator Uba Sani scored 85 votes to defeat his closest contender, PDP’s Isa Ashiru who polled 54 votes, while Senator Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi of NNPP scored 12 votes.
Abdulrazaq wins polling unit, decries low turnout
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRaman Abdulrazaq has won his Idigba ward polling unit 004.
He is on the ballot for reelection under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
APC polled 243 votes in the unit as against 58 by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor had urged more voters to come out following reports of low turnout in some areas.
His polling unit and many areas of Adewole Ward, however, recorded large turnouts.
“It’s been a mixed bag in terms of the turnout — appreciably large in some places and quite low in some areas — and we urge more people to come out,” he told reporters after voting alongside his wife Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq and other members of his family.
“Going by the turnout in this polling unit, this is impressive.
“But nationwide, including in parts of Kwara State, the turnout is a bit lower than the presidential and National Assembly elections.
“On the BVAS, the reports so far show that there are improvements compared to the last elections.”
The governor also commended the polling officers for arriving early.
He is confident about winning a second term.
EFCC arrests 20 in Kwara over vote-buying
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday paraded 19 persons for alleged vote-buying in Kwara State.
The suspects were arrested in parts of Irepodun, Ilorin West and Ilorin South local government areas during the governorship and House of Assembly elections.
Acting Commander, Ilorin Zonal Office, Michael Nzekwe, said: “Majority of the people arrested were directly involved in vote-buying.
“Our mandate at the commission is to ensure that money influence in politics is totally eradicated.
“We got credible intelligence and we acted on the intelligence.
“Some of the arrests were made in Omu-Aran, Ilorin South and Ilorin West.
“We were all over the 16 local government areas.
“We recovered huge sums of cash and point of sales (POS) machines.
“We are still investigating the matter. After the investigation, we will strictly follow the provisions of the law.”
Lalong applauds INEC, police on peaceful poll
By Kolade Adeyemi, Jos
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for a peaceful election.
Speaking with reporters after casting his vote at his Ajikamai polling units, he said there was an improvement on the previous election.
Lalong along with his wife Regina and family members were accredited and cleared to vote at about noon.
The governor said the exercise was seamless as the BVAS machine verified him and others within two minutes.
He said reports reaching him from various parts of the state indicate that the exercise was going on smoothly except for the low turnout reported in some areas.
He believed more people would turn out before voting closes
The governor was optimistic that Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would win and succeed him.
Violence mars Gov/Assembly polls in Jigawa
By Ahmed Rufa’i Dutse
Massive violence has been reported in many parts of Jigawa in the ongoing Governorship/Assembly elections.
Many ballot boxes have reportedly been damaged with some burnt across the State.
Affected areas include Kiyawa, Yankwashi, Birninkudu and Buji local government areas.
But when contacted, JIgawa Police spokesman DSP Lawal Shi’isu Adam said he was not aware of any development.
He said: “There is no any such report yet. As far as our concerned, the exercise is free and peaceful”.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has said he will willingly accept the outcome of the Governorship/Assembly elections in the State.
He spoke on Saturday in his hometown, Yelwan Duguri in the Alkaleri Local Government Area.
He arrived at his polling unit, Barkin Dutse Primary school, Unit 8, alongside his wife, Aisha around noon.
There was a heavy presence of security personnel, including operatives of the Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at the Governor’s polling unit. Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his vote, he commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), saying the process has been smooth without hitches so far.
He also expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the exercise in the state
Mohammed, who is seeking re-election, said he is ready to accept the outcome of the gubernatorial poll.
“Well, as I came here, you know my village is about 120 kilometers from the Bauchi metropolis and I see people come out. The turnout is high here.
‘’I’m happy that everything appears to be very peaceful and I feel this is the kind of situation we need all over the country. People exercise their franchises without hindrance, acrimony, and conflict. We are very grateful to God. INEC has done very well as far as I’m concerned. We are ready to accept the outcome of the election.’’
He raised concerns over the hovering of a military helicopter in some communities in Alkaleri.
Mohammed, who condemned the development, said: ” I’ve been complaining about the militarisation of the electoral process and I’ve complained to Mr. President and I’ve also complained to all the security agencies.
‘’Left to me, I didn’t want any air force personnel to participate in the election because a former Chief of Air Staff is competing with me. I didn’t want him to be given undue advantage”
PHOTOS: Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar votes at the uphill polling unit in Minna
PHOTOS: Niger APC Governorship candidate, Hon. Umar Bago votes
PHOTOS: Niger Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello and his wife vote
Voters Apathy greets Niger Gov/Assembly elections
By Justina Asishana – Minna
There is a low turnout of voters in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections across Niger state.
In Minna metropolis, in polling units in Tunga, Kpagungu, Chachanga and Bosso, fewer votes came out compared to what obtained during the Presidential/National Assembly elections.
When The Nation visited the Alhaji Baba Ahmed Agaie, Abdulsalami Garage, Audu Gunu, Limawa A and B, Nasawara A and B, Army Barracks and other polling units, there were not many people there.
Unlike the Presidential elections where traders did not open their shops, shops and food vendors opened in several parts of the State.
Election materials and officials arrived at the polling units around 8 am but by 9 am voting had started in most of the polling units.
Speaking to newsmen after casting his votes in Minna, former Niger Governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu said that the apathy was because the people were disenchanted with the results of the February 25.
Wamakko hails INEC, urges peaceful conduct
Former Sokoto Governor Senator Aliyu Wamakko has expressed satisfaction with the genuine and purposeful arrangement by INEC on the ongoing Governorship and Assembly polls in Sokoto state.
Wamakko spoke shortly after casting his vote at the Gidan Kara PU 011 in Wamakko local government.
The APC Senator, who is also seeking to return to the National Assembly, appealed to Nigerians to be peaceful and orderly while exercising their franchise.
The lawmaker said he is also impressed with the large turnout of voters.
He hailed the process, which he described as the only means to restore confidence among voters given the peaceful atmosphere.
“Nigerians should be allowed to vote for candidates of their choice who they believe could do better,” he added.
PHOTOS: Adamawa APC Gubernatorial candidate, Hajia Aishatu Binani votes at unit 006 Mbamoi Ward, Yola South
Credit: Abayomi Fayese
PHOTOS: Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu casts his vote at polling unit, Maina Kaina 032 in Potiskum
I still have no confidence in INEC – Atiku
By Onimisi Alao, Yola
The presidential standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar voted in the Governorship and Assembly election just before noon Saturday, saying he still has no confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Atiku voted at his Ajiya 002 polling unit in Old GRA, Jimeta in Yola North LGA. He told newsmen that INEC performed badly during the presidential election of last month and the commission has done nothing since then to give him confidence.
“I still don’t believe in INEC. I have seen nothing up to now to believe that their performance will be better in how they handle this election than the last one,” Atiku said.
Atiku voted in the company of his wife, Titi, in the exercise to elect the next Adamawa Governor and 25 members for th the Assembly.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri holds the governorship ticket of the PDP for the election while Senator Aishatu Ahmed Binani bears that of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Aishatu Binani had voted earlier in the morning at her Yola South unit expressing confidence in the chances of her becoming Nigeria’s first elected female governor.
PHOTOS: 11:55am – PDP Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar casting his vote at Unit 012 Ajiya ward, Yola North during the Governorship and House of Assembly election in Adamawa state.
Credit: Abayomi Fayese
BVAS has been a game-changer, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed described the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections as one of the most transparent and.credible elections Nigeria has ever had.
He added the introduction of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) has been a changer in the electoral process in the country.
Mohammed said this in Oro, Irepodun local government area of Kwara State shortly after casting his vote at Oro Ward 2 polling unit 006 in the ongoing governorship and House of Assembly elections.
The election, it was observed, was characterised by low turnout in the community.
But, the Minister, attributed the seemingly low turnout to the change of polling unit venue.
He said: “It is too early to judge the turnout now at 9:45 am. I think the change of venue perhaps, has contributed for the seemingly low turnout. I hope that the party agents will continue to mobilise the electorates and enlighten them of the new change of venue of the polling units.
“What I have observed from February 25 till date is that there has been marked improvement in the performance of INEC.
On BVAS, Mohammed said that “without any doubt, the introduction of BVAS has been a game-changer. In sense with BVAS we are able to get the exact number of people who are accredited and with BVAS it is not possible for you to vote twice. Because your biometrics and facial appearance are captured.
“That explains why even though, INEC says that about 84 million registered voters are in Nigeria, but the last election showed that only about 24 million voters actually cast their votes. That is large because of the effectiveness of BVAS.
“This is to me is probably one of the most transparent and credible elections in Nigeria. That is why I get worried about the red-erring by some people I can call sad losers in the aftermath of the presidential and National Assembly elections.
“I am glad to say that some of the aggrieved parties have gone to court. That is the best thing in any election in the world. Let the court interpret what the law says.”
Low turnout of voters at Suleja
By Jide Orintunsin, Franca Ochigbo, Frank Ikpefan and Faith Yahaya, Abuja
Some polling units in the Suleja area of Niger State witnessed a low turnout of voters.
Despite the restriction of movement, motorcycle riders were seen at different junctions waiting for passengers.
Shops and businesses also opened for their daily activity.
Unlike the presidential election which witnessed a huge turnout and late arrival of materials, the Governorship and Assembly election in areas visited in Niger state witnessed low turnout despite the early arrival of materials.
The Polling units visited are; Suleja Emir’s Palace Polling Unit 003,
Ward 06, Iku South II, Polling Unit 007 Kwankwashe, UBE Primary School, Kwankwashe Iku 2, State Library beside the correctional centre in Suleja and Suleja Emir’s palace.
At the State Library polling unit, the Presiding Officer said: “We arrived around 8am with materials and voting started at 8:30 am. As of 9:06, only three voters have come to vote despite the voting population is 615.
At Suleja Emir’s Palace Polling Unit 003, and other polling units around it, accreditation and voting commenced before 8:30 am.
The Presiding Officer, Suleiman Usman said: “We came in early but people are not coming as expected. We hope they will come out before the end of the voting process.”
At Ward 06, Iku South II, Polling Unit 007 Kwankwashe, the Presiding Officer, Adamu Idris said: “The process has been peaceful and orderly compared to the presidential where we were overwhelmed.
“We arrived at 7:53 and voting commenced at 8:01. This place was choked the last time but you can see that we are waiting for people to come.
INEC officials at UBE Primary School 025 in Kwankwashe arrived around 8:15 and voting commenced by 8:30 am
A team of Observers from the European Union Election Observation Mission and YIAGA Africa was present at the polling units to observe the process.
Nasarawa Council chair arrested with alleged fake ballot papers, cash
By Linus Oota, Lafia
The chairman of Obi Local Council Area in Nasarawa State, Joshua Zheyekpuwudu, has been arrested by the Department of State’s Security Service (DSS) for allegedly possessing fake ballot papers, money and other items suspected to be for voter’s inducement.
The arrest reportedly took place at the DSS checkpoint in Tudun Kauri, Lafia, the state capital on Saturday morning.
According to eyewitnesses, the council chairman was arrested with some of his aides inside his private car at the checkpoint.
The DSS also found other items in his possession, including packets of Maggi cubes and other items that were mainly for voter inducement.
The arrest of the council chairman comes as the Governorship and Assembly elections are underway in some major places in Lafia, the state capital.
As of the time of filing this report, the chairman was still n the custody of the DSS.
I’ll abide by outcome of Gov poll, says Sule
By Linus Oota, Lafia
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has voted at his polling unit of Motor Park Polling unit in Gudi district of the Akwanga local government area.
Sule, who is seeking a second term, arrived at the polling unit around 9:57 am with his wife Farida. They both voted at exactly 9:59 am.
Speaking to journalists after voting, Governor Sule commended the peaceful nature of the process and promise to abide by the outcome of the election.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has won the governorship election in Kano state.
The candidate of the party (NNPP) Abba Kabir Yusuf, garnered 1,019,602 votes to beat his closest rival -the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, who polled 890,705 votes.
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sadiq Wali, got 15,957 to come a distant third position.
INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Ahmad Doko Ibrahim, declared Abba Kabir Yusuf of the NNPP winner.
There were 5,921,370 registered voters out of which 2,032,955 voters were accredited for the election.
Out of the total 2,400,964 votes cast, 1,977,872 votes were declared valid, while 27,092 votes were rejected.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has won his reelection bid, defeating his closest opponent, Abubakar Sadique of the All Progressive Congress (APC) with 93,010 votes.
The Nation reports that Mohammed cleared 15 out of the 20 local government areas leaving Sadique with only five councils.
The Governor-elect got the majority of votes in Bogoro, Kirfi, Jama’are, Warji, Itas- Gadau, Dambam, Shira, Zaki, Ganjuwa, Dass and Alkaleri.
The other LGAs he cleared are Ningi, Tafawa Balewa, Toro, and Bauchi, while Abunakar n Giade, Gamawa, Darazzo, Misau, and Katagum.
The final results were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, headquarters in Bauchi, the state capital on Monday.
The returning officer, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed, who is the vice chancellor of Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, said Mohammed got 525,280 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Abubakar who got votes 432,272 votes, while Haliru Jika of the New Nigeria People’s Party came third with 60,496.
Also, a breakdown by INEC showed the total number of registered and accredited voters as 2,749,268 and 1,058, 381 respectively.
It further showed the total valid votes as 1,034,379, the total number of rejected votes as 15,221, and the total votes cast as 1,049,600,
Meanwhile, the APC has rejected the result shortly after its declaration. The APC agent at the collation centre, Abdulmumin Kundak refused to sign the reject sheet alleging there were several irregularities.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared the gubernatorial election in Kebbi State “inconclusive”.
The election was keenly contested by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The Collation and Returning Officer of the election, Prof. Yusuf Sa’idu of the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, announced the position at the collation centre situated at INEC headquarters in Birnin Kebbi.
He said there were cancelations in 20 of the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State cutting across a number of Registration Areas (RAs) in different polling units.
Sa’idu said: “We aggregated the total number of collected PVCs in those polling units and it came to a total of 91,829.
“And when we checked the results, the two leading political parties in this contest, APC and PDP polled 388,258 and 342,980 votes respectively. When we looked at the difference, it stands at 45,278.”
He noted INEC had no option than to refer to the electoral laws on page 31 of the Electoral Act 2022, section 51 sub-sections two and three for guidance.
According to him, the law states: “Where the number of votes cast in an election in any polling unit exceed the number of accredited voters in that polling unit, the presiding officer shall cancel the result of the election in that polling unit.
“Sub section three of section 51 also states that where the result of an election is cancelled in accordance with sub-section two, there shall be no return for the election until another poll has taken place in the affected polling unit.
“By virtue of this provisions and the powers vested in me as the collation and returning officer of 2023 gubernatorial election in Kebbi State, I, Prof. Yusuf Sa’idu of the Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, hereby declare the gubernatorial election in Kebbi State inconclusive.”
