PRESS RELEASE

UPDATE ON THE SUSPENSION OF ELECTION IN SOME LOCATIONS
IN KOGI STATE

Further to our Statement yesterday, we have received an update from our Kogi State office regarding the suspension of election in some locations in the State where result sheets were completed before the commencement of voting. The most critical incident occurred in nine out of 10 Wards in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area (LGA).

We received reports of similar and other incidents in Adavi (5 Polling Units in Okunchi/Ozuri/Onieka Ward), Ajaokuta (5 Polling Units in Adogo Ward), Okehi (1 Polling Unit in Eika/Ohizenyi Ward) and Okene (5 Polling Units in Obehira Uvete Ward). Results from the affected Polling Units have been accounted for in Form EC40G for the four LGAs.

However, in the case of Ogori/Magongo LGA, only the result of Oshobane Ward II with eight Polling Units and 2,264 registered voters has been collated. 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. 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, fresh election will be held on Saturday 18thNovember 2023 in the affected Polling Units.

The decision to hold fresh elections is subject to the Returning Officer’s determination of the application of the Margin of Lead Principle. However, this decision is without prejudice to our avowed commitment to follow the audit trail of personnel and materials to ascertain those who may have been complicit in undermining the process and apply appropriate sanctions where necessary.

The Commission wishes to reiterate its assurances to voters in Kogi State that their votes will continue to count and their wishes respected.

Mohammed Kudu Haruna
National Commissioner & Member
Information and Voter Education Committee
Sunday 12thNovember 2023

LeoDeKing:
Dinosaur Melaye still get hope.

At least, from 49k, he can still pull additional 10k votes to become a close fourth instead of being a distant one.

I thought covid 19 didn't affect kogi state, why is Ododo still maintaining social distancing in election results? From 419k to 208k. And Dinosaur Melaye is far far far far away.

LeoDeKing:
Dinosaur Melaye still get hope.

At least, from 49k, he can still pull additional 10k votes to become a close fourth instead of being a distant one.

I thought covid 19 didn't affect kogi state, why is Ododo still maintaining social distancing in election results? From 419k to 208k. And Dinosaur Melaye is far far far far away.

SadEast419:
bro stop BINGOdients fit bite you . Dino and pandora are both clowns. Social media politicians

SadEast419:
OBIdients go wail tire Dino malaye and bingodient go explain tire

LeoDeKing:
Dinosaur Melaye still get hope.

At least, from 49k, he can still pull additional 10k votes to become a close fourth instead of being a distant one.

I thought covid 19 didn't affect kogi state, why is Ododo still maintaining social distancing in election results? From 419k to 208k. And Dinosaur Melaye is far far far far away.

yinkus6750:
Will it make any difference for the present leading candidate ?
Guess it's - NO

paxx:


LMAO yes inflation only affects obidents. hahahah you are a big fool.

DesChyko:
The result sheets that were completed was in favour of which party please?

DesChyko:
The result sheets that were completed was in favour of which party please?

LeoDeKing:
Dinosaur Melaye still get hope.

At least, from 49k, he can still pull additional 10k votes to become a close fourth instead of being a distant one.

I thought covid 19 didn't affect kogi state, why is Ododo still maintaining social distancing in election results? From 419k to 208k. And Dinosaur Melaye is far far far far away.