x

Finally, Kogi Speaker Loses Reps Bid As INEC Declares ADC Candidate Winner

From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Arc. Idris Salman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) winner of Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu House of Representatives election in Kogi state.

The Assistant Electoral Officer, Usman Uhami Ojo, announced the results in Kabba on Monday.

Salman’s victory shattered the ambition of Kogi State House of Assembly Speaker, Prince Matthew Kolawole to represent the federal constituency.

Declaring the final result on Monday in Kabba, Usman said Arc Idris Salman of ADC polled 13,867, while the the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Matthew Kolawole polled 13,605.

”That Idris Salman of ADC having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared winner and is returned elected,” the returning officer said.

The returning officer, Adams Baba had on February 26 declared the result of the Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu House of Representatives election inconclusive.

Baba had said that the declaration was due to the difference between the margin of winner and voided results in two polling units.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Judge Faces Compulsory Retirement for Misconduct in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaAn area court Judge, Alemeru Adekunle...

NCSP DG Tegbe partners NIPC to Boost Chinese Investment in Nigeria

In a significant step toward enhancing foreign direct investment...

America Makes History: First U.S.-Born Pope Elected!

In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, American-born...

Media Salon Emphasizes One-China Principle in China-Nigeria Ties

A media salon focusing on the One-China principle as...

Kaduna Ramps Up Resident Mobilisation for State Identity Card Registration

The Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency (KADRIMA) has...

Stakeholders Push for Urgent Telecom Reforms as Tech Disruptions Accelerate

With emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing,...

DSS Arrests Five Over Kidnap, Murder of One-Year-Old in Kano

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five...

Wigwe Helicopter Crash: U.S. Operator May Face Criminal Charges

The operators of the helicopter that crashed and claimed...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img