nigerian political news 110319

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, as winner of the governorship polls. Mr El-Rufai defeated his closest rival with a margin of 231, 259 votes. Elections were held in the 23 local governments of the state on...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday started the announcement of the results of governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections held in the country on Saturday. The results released so far revealed some surprises and upsets across the country. … Read more via...

Collation of governorship election results suspended in Imo State following several protests and violence 
 
 Collation and announcement of results have been suspended in Imo State following protests at the INEC collation centre in Owerri on Monday. 
 
 
 
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Dr Peter Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, has taken a swipe at Ibikunle Amosun, the incumbent governor of Ogun, over the yet to be declared election result. Fayose Although, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is yet to declare a winner, there are clear reports …...

Incumbent governor of Cross River State and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Ben Ayade has been declared the winner of the March 9 governorship election by The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ayade, who won in all the 18 local government areas of the …...

The Delta state All Progressive Congress, yesterday, called on Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to cancel the Delta state governorship election result now, as it accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP of ballot snatching, over voting, buying of votes and impunity during...