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INEC announces date for fresh elections in 59 polling units

Following issues of irregularities and violence, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared fresh elections in 59 polling units within the Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Commission confirmed the rescheduled election is set to take place next Saturday, November 18, 2023. This decision was disclosed in a statement on Sunday night by the INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna. It was reported that certain polling locations in Kogi experienced a suspension of the election due to completed result sheets prior to the voting commencement. INEC clarified that this action doesn’t compromise its dedication to investigating the trail of personnel and materials to identify any involvement in undermining the process, promising appropriate sanctions as necessary. “The most critical incident occurred in nine out of 10 Wards in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area (LGA). “ Election in the other nine Wards (Eni, Okibo, Okesi, Ileteju, Aiyeromi, Ugugu, Obinoyin, Obatgben and Oturu) involving 59 Polling Units and 15,136 registered voters remain suspended,” part of the statement read. The commission said it acted “In line with Section 24(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and Clause 59 of INEC Regulations and Guidelines on the Conduct of Elections 2022, a fresh election will be held on Saturday 18th November 2023 in the affected Polling Units.”

Dino Melaye wins polling unit after boycotting poll

The governorship candidate of the People’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dino Melaye won his polling unit with a clear gap. Melaye secured 210 votes, triumphing over the All Congress candidate (APC), Ahmed Ododo, who received 22 votes, while Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came in a distant third with 7 votes. The National Rescue Movement, People’s Redemption Party, African Democratic Party, 001, and Social Democratic Party received 001, 002, 001, and 001 votes respectively. A scanty 252 voters were accredited out of the 819 registered voters, indicating a notably low turnout at the polling unit. According to reports, the PDP standard bearer, together with his supporters, had refused to participate in the voting exercise over the accusation of the election being hijacked by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Funke Akindele loses polling unit

Funke Akindele, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate, was defeated at her polling unit by the incumbent governor and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the voting process that took place on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

At Funke Akindele polling unit in Ita Aro Square, Àga/Ijimu ward in Ikorodu, Akindele received 19 votes, while Sanwo-Olu received 77 votes. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party governorship candidate, received three votes, and Funsho Doherty of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) received two votes. So far, Sanwo is leading the polls after winning more polling units, including that of the Labour Party’s GRV.

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“Even the gods are tired” – Nigerians react as Masquerade storm polling unit to vote

A Yoruba deity known as ‘Ara Orun’ has been captured on camera casting its vote at a polling unit in Lagos state.

As some states around the country held their guber elections, it came as a surprise when a representative of the gods came to exercise its own electoral franchise. It was seen in a photo shared online thumb printing for its preferred candidate. However, netizens have wondered how he was accredited to vote at the polling unit since it wore its full regalia. Voting still ongoing in Lagos….. pic.twitter.com/4sxtvkPPKp — Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) March 18, 2023 See reactions gathered below: kvng_mst wrote: Ara orun sef no want bad governance adaikwerre wrote: This is the problem. How did he Proceed without BVAS capturing his face? Abi he remove mask? Netflix no do pass like this.😂 ellarine123 wrote: “My tiredness is tired of being tired!” sisiherb wrote: “As ara aye no fit vote nko?awon ara orun ti take over…” deartmosphere wrote: “So BVAS captured him. Dey play” kelvinorolua wrote: “Even the gods want a better Life” whoisanazii wrote: “Even the gods de cast votes😂”

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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour loses polling unit to APC

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour loses his polling unit to APC

Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos state, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has lost his polling unit to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Gbadebo voted at polling unit 045 in Anifowoshe, Ikeja LGA earlier today, March 18. The polling unit officer who announced the result said the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 29 votes, while the LP got 18 votes. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came third in the polling unit with 2 votes.

This is coming amid reports of widespread violence, suppression, and intimidation in some polling units in Lagos state. Gbadebo had already disclosed that he will be heading to court should the incumbent Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, be announced as the winner of the election.

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Sanwo-Olu wins Tinubu’s polling unit

The incumbent Governor of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress candidate for the governorship election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu emerged victorious at the polling unit of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is the President-elect.

The polling unit recorded a low turnout, with only 50 out of the 324 registered voters who came out to cast their votes. Sanwo-Olu obtained 43 votes, whereas his strongest rival, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party, secured five votes, and the National Rescue Movement had one vote. The APC candidate also won at his polling unit with a landslide result against Gbadebor Rhodes-Vivor and other gubernatorial candidates of the state.

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Lagos Guber Election: Sanwo-Olu wins polling unit

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress and also the current Governor of Lagos State, wins his polling unit.

He won with a landslide against Abdulazeez Adediran of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party LP, at Polling Unit 6, Eiyekole, Lagos Island during the ongoing governorship and State House of Assembly elections. Sanwo-Olu received a total of 121 votes, while Adediran and Rhodes-Vivour managed to secure only one and two votes respectively. After casting his vote, Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke to reporters and urged for peaceful conduct during the election, expressing contentment with the high voter turnout. “We are happy with the turnout of voters in this election. I was told INEC officials came right on time, and voting is on. “I think it’s time for us to see and understand that this process is not meant to be one of violence. The election that leads to a democratic process is the best form of validating what true democracy is all about. “I want to reiterate that this contest is about peace, progress, and prosperity. Everyone has the right to be able to advocate for everyone to freely express themselves, fairly, and transparently,” he said.

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“Road to forever” – Lady jubilates after meeting her soulmate at polling unit

A young lady has taken to social media to reveal that she found love on election day.

While Nigerians gathered to cast their votes in order to elect a new president, a fortunate lady identified as Olowofade met her heart’s desire. She revealed that she met her soul mate at the polling unit while she went to vote for her preferred presidential candidate. Olowofade described her newfound love as one which is on its way to forever. She also shared a photo of she and her soulmate’s hand but chose not to reveal his face to curious fans.

Olowofade wrote: “I met my SOULMATE on Election Day at our polling unit.
Road to forever⚡️❤️”

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“They look simple” – Photos of Peter Obi’s daughter and hubby at polling unit surfaces

Gabriella, the daughter of presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, and her husband were recently spotted at their polling unit in Anambra state. The doting couple had arrived in the area to show their support for their candidate, Peter Obi, on election day.

Friends of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, also joined the host of others to show their support for him. Gabriella and her hubby were seen in simple outfits while carrying out their civic duties.

Gabriella also exchanged pleasantries with familiar faces she saw at the polling unit. Tension has been heightened amongst Nigerians as they await the final declaration of the winner of the 2023 presidential election.

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63 polling units results canceled in four Kogi LGAs

INEC cancels the results of 63 polling units in Kogi which were plagued by thuggery and failed BVAS during Saturday’s elections.

Among the affected Local Government Areas (LGAs) were Okehi, Umala, Ulama-Boro, and Ibaji. Okehi LGA was hit the hardest, as the State Government had recently dug up some of its roads to prevent criminal activity in the area. During the collation of results at the Kogi Collation Centre, Dr. Emeka Oguju, the Okehi Collation Officer, revealed that the results of 31 polling units across four wards were cancelled due to thuggery, with political thugs stealing voting materials and carting away ballot boxes, resulting in the cancellation of 12,037 votes. “In most affected polling units, there was violence caused by political thugs, who invaded the units and disrupted the entire process,” he lamented. Dr. L. Adang, the Collation Officer for Umala Local Government Area, also reported to the State Collation Officer at the Situation Room at INEC State Office that 16 wards were impacted by thuggery. As a result, 9,558 votes in the affected polling units had to be cancelled. Similarly, Dr. Adamu Wakili, the Collation Officer for Olama-Boro LGA, revealed during his results presentation that 3,582 votes in five polling units had to be cancelled due to thuggery and non-functional BVAS. “Aside from the activities of political thugs that affected the election in our area, we had an issue with one BVAS which couldn’t function because of the remoteness of the community it was taken to. “We tried to see whether it could work, but we couldn’t and only five units in that community were affected. We have reported that to the REC,” he said. Additionally, Prof. Dauda Tanko, the Collation Officer for Ibaji Local Government Area, reported that due to incidents of thuggery, the results of 11 polling units in the region were cancelled. Tanko did not disclose the exact number of votes impacted by the cancellations but indicated that the activities of political thugs affected four Registration Areas.

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