INEC Commences Collation for Kogi State Governorship Election: Early Results Indicate Fierce Competition

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the collation of results for the highly anticipated Kogi State governorship election. The process, which is closely watched by political analysts and the public alike, has revealed a competitive landscape in the early stages of vote counting.NYSC Portal

In Ogori-Magongo LGA’s Osebande ward, out of 665 accredited voters, the results stand as follows: APC leading with 362 votes, followed by SDP with 195, and PDP trailing with 86. Other parties like ADC, LP, and NRM received 11, 1, and 2 votes respectively. Kingsley Ogunnimilo, the Returning Officer of the local government, noted that elections were held in only one out of the 11 wards due to unspecified reasons.

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Moving to Idah LGA, the turnout was significantly higher, with 23,044 voters accredited. Here, SDP took a substantial lead with 20,059 votes, while APC and PDP secured 2,033 and 271 votes, respectively. Minor parties like ADC, LP, and NRM also made their presence felt with modest vote counts.

In Okehi LGA, a massive turnout of 57,243 accredited voters was recorded. The APC dominated this area with a whopping 53,062 votes, while the SDP, PDP, and other parties trailed far behind.InformationGuideNigeria

The trend of competitive voting continued in Kabba/Bunu LGA and Yagba East LGA, with both major and minor parties like APC, SDP, PDP, ADC, LP, and NRM making varying degrees of impact in terms of votes garnered.

In other LGAs like Mopamoro, Ijumu, Adavi, Ofu, and Kogi-Kotonkarfi, the voter turnout and party preferences showcased a diverse political landscape, reflecting the dynamic nature of Kogi State’s political scene.JAMB Portal

As the collation progresses, all eyes are on the key battlegrounds like Ankpa, Okene, Dekina, Ajaokuta, Olamaboro, Yagba West, Igalamela, and Lokoja LGAs. These areas have shown a mix of strongholds and battlegrounds for the major parties, indicating that the final outcome could be tightly contested.JAMB Result

The Kogi State governorship election is a critical indicator of the political mood in the state and could have significant implications for future political alignments and strategies. INEC’s transparent and efficient collation process is crucial in determining the next leader of the state, as citizens eagerly await the final results.

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