Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi polls: APC, PDP, LP, SDP Test Might

In today’s key political development, residents of Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States in Nigeria are heading to the polls to elect their governors. The elections are especially significant in Bayelsa State, where 16 candidates are vying for the governorship seat.

Incumbent Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking re-election, faces stiff competition from former Governor Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Udengs Eradiri of the Labour Party (LP).InformationGuideNigeria

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Bayelsa State, traditionally a stronghold of the PDP, witnessed a political shift four years ago when the APC won, although the victory was short-lived due to a Supreme Court decision. Governor Diri, often referred to as the “miracle governor” for the circumstances of his assumption of office, won the PDP nomination for the 2023 elections through consensus.

In Imo State, the current Governor Hope Uzodinma of the APC, along with LP’s Athan Nneji Achonu and Samuel Anyanwu of the PDP, are the prominent names among the 17 candidates. Uzodinma, who assumed office following a Supreme Court ruling in 2020, faces challenges of insecurity, which has been a major concern in the state.JAMB Portal

Kogi State sees Governor Yahaya Bello preparing to hand over to his endorsed candidate, Ododo Usman Ahmed of the APC.JAMB Result

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The race also includes notable figures such as Dino Melaye of the PDP, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).NYSC Portal

Each candidate brings a unique background and set of promises to the electorate, setting the stage for closely watched elections in these key states.