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The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has commenced collation of the Presidential election results for Ogun State.
It is taking place at tge Commission’s Collation Centre, INEC Media Centre, Magbon Abeokuta, the state capital.
Results from 10 Local Governments have so far been collated by the appropriate designated LG Collation officers under the watch of Prof. Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, who is the State Collation Officer for Ogun State.
Below are results from the 10 LGAs and scores by the four major political parties – All Progressives Congress(APC), Labour Party(LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party(NNPP) and the People’s Democratic Party(PDP).
(1)Remo North Local Government of Ogun State, APC – 5,814, LP – 984, NNPP – 22, and PDP – 3,627.
(2)Ikenne LGA, APC – 9,431, LP – 2698, NNPP – 39 and PDP – 6,617.
(3)Egbado South LGA, APC – 1,8471, LP – 3126, NNPP -117 and PDP – 5,012.
(4)Abeokuta North, APC -20,094, LP – 4,092
(5)Ewekoro LG, APC – 9,778, LP -2,287, NNPP – 79 and PDP – 3,646
(6)Ijebu North, APC – 21,844, LP – 2,372, NNPP -50 and PDP -7,233
(7)Ijebu North East, APC – 7,430, LP – 1,779, NNPP – 19 and PDP 2,859
(8)Imeko -Afon, APC – 12,146, LP – 5,68, NNPP – 32 and PDP – 4,560
(9)Odeda, APC – 12,945, LP – 3,064, NNPP -73 and PDP – 3,855
(10)Ijebu Ode, APC – 16,072, LP – 3162, NNPP – 56 and PDP – 4,057.
INEC shifts announcement of presidential results in Ondo
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted further announcement of presidential election results in Ondo State to 7pm.
Results from 13 local government areas of the State have been announced.
The remaining local government areas are Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Odigbo and Akure South.
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Bola Tinubu, won in all the 13 local government areas that have been announced.
Returning Officer for Ondo Presidential election and Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasakin, said the Collation Officers were yet to arrive.
Below are the result:
Irele LGA
APC 17334
LP 704
NNPP 06
PDP 6523
Idanre LG
APC 12061
LP 2262
NNPP 24
PDP 10,532
Ose LG
APC 14376
LP 2,031
NNPP 23
PDP 4767
Owo LGA
APC 21,480
LP 3200
NNPP 51
PDP 5173
Ondo East
APC 8390
LP 2,004
NNPP 55
PDP 3912
Akure North
APC 14,261
LP = 2,945
NNPP 69
PDP 4637
Akoko Southwest
APC 28,367
LP 920
NNPP 28
PDP 5, 376
Akoko Southeast
APC 10,765
LP 470
NNPP 07
PDP – 3016
Ifedore LGA
APC -15,055
LP 954
NNPP- 08
PDP-45360
Akoko Northeast
APC-25757
LP-124
NNPP 16
PDP 2400
Akoko Northwest
APC-24,633
LP 736
NNPP- 08
PDP 5200
Ondo West
APC 24,053
LP 6171
NNPP 161
PDP 8534
Ileoluji/Okeigbo
APC 14,8740
LP 1576
NNPP 27
PDP 6,199
By Sunny Nwankwo, Umuahia
Re-run To hold in the underlisted wards and Polling units in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State
Ward 7
Unit 26,27,24,3, 37&9
Ward 10
Units 29-33 and 36,12
Ward 01
Units 45,46,47,52,39,43,44
Ward 11
Units 16,17,18,21,22,23,26,36,38,39,40
Ward 4
Units 47,53,54
Ward 6
Units 1-7,13,15,16,19,20,23,26,28,29,30
Ward 5
Units 34,38,41,43
Ward 3
Units 45,49,51,52,16.
This was figures gotten from the Aba South INEC Electoral Officer (E.O)
Tinubu wins in 13 LGAs in Ondo
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is taking a clear lead in Ondo State in last Saturday’s general elections.
Tinubu has won with a wide margin in 11 out of 18 local government areas where results have been released.
Below are the result:
Irele LGA
APC 17334
LP 704
NNPP 06
PDP 6523
Idanre LG
APC 12061
LP 2262
NNPP 24
PDP 10,532
Ose LG
APC 14376
LP 2,031
NNPP 23
PDP 4767
Owo LGA
APC 21,480
LP 3200
NNPP 51
PDP 5173
Ondo East
APC 8390
LP 2,004
NNPP 55
PDP 3912
Akure North
APC 14,261
LP = 2,945
NNPP 69
PDP 4637
Akoko Southwest
APC 28,367
LP 920
NNPP 28
Akoko Southeast
APC 10,765
LP 470
NNPP 07
PDP – 3016
Ifedore LGA
APC -15,055
LP 954
NNPP- 08
PDP-4360
Akoko Northeast
APC-25757
LP-124
NNPP 16
PDP 2400
Akoko Northwest
APC-24,633
LP 736
NNPP- 08
PDP 5200
Ondo West
APC 24,053
LP 6171
NNPP 161
PDP 8534
Ileoluji/Okeigbo
APC 14,8740
LP 1576
NNPP 27
PDP 6,199
Adebule wins polling unit for Tinubu
By Tajudeen Adebanjo
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos West senatorial candidate, Dr. Idiat Adebule, has delivered her Polling Unit 029, Iba, Ojo, Lagos State Fire to the party’s Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Adebule, who was declared winner in the unit for her senatorial election, also ensured she won the unit for the party’s House of Representatives’ candidate and Tinubu.
In the senatorial election, she polled 127 votes leaving the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Adewale, with 66 votes.
In the House of Representatives, the APC got 114 votes while the Labour Party candidate came second with 103 votes.
The former Lagos Deputy Governor completed the hat-trick in her unit with Tinubu winning the unit with 121 votes while Labour Party candidate Peter Obi got 120 votes.
Adebule has been consistent in delivering her unit for the party despite the fact that the area is being dominated by the people of the eastern region who are more politically-conscious than their Yoruba hosts.
She thanked the electorate and party faithful for the feat.
According to her, there is need for voters to participate more in the electoral system.
The Nation learnt that only 262 people voted out of 1,352 registered voters in the unit.
LP wins big in Ex-SGF Babachir’s polling units
By Onimisi Alao, Yola
The Labour Party (LP) has won big in the presidential election at the home units of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal.
Babachir who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), chose to work for the victory of the presidential ticket of Labour Party in protest against the same-faith ticket of the APC.
His home base is the Jiga Jiga A and B polling units of Banshika Ward in Hong Local Government area of Adamawa State where he was during the Presidential/National Assembly elections of Saturday.
At Jiga Jiga A unit, Labour Party’s Peter Obi polled 302 votes while the candidate of PDP Atiku Abubakar got 67 votes and APC’s Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu came third with 19 votes.
At Jiga Jiga B polling unit, Labour Party led with 101 votes, PDP 21 and APC 13, according to figures.
One dead as violence breaks out in Gombe Gov’s polling Unit
By Sola Shittu, Gombe
One person has been shot dead and another injured in a violent clash between political thugs at the polling Unit of Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya.
Yahaya, who voted at Yahaya Umaru polling Unit 010 Jekadafari lost the Presidential election to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which polled 215 against the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) 186 votes.
Trouble however started when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) official started counting the Senate and House of Representatives ballots.
The thugs who thought the counting was not going in their favour snatched the four ballot boxes and ran away.
However, the armed security personnel at the polling units quickly accosted the thugs and recovered two ballot boxes from them.
In the ensuing meleu, the two persons sustained gunshot injuries and one of them later died.
The thugs appeared with guns, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons when the counting of House of Representatives was underway to snatch ballot boxes, papers and other relevant materials.
Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums stormed the unit at about 7:20 pm when the INEC Presiding Officer was about counting the House of Representatives votes.
Voters, party supporters others storm INEC office in Warri
By Elo Edremoda, Warri
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Over 100 persons, including voters, party agents, politicians and supporters are at the secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State over the non conduct of elections in major parts of the council.
The council boss, Dr. Michael Tidi and agents of parties have just concluded a meeting with the electoral officer, Kingsley Ogboe, over how to go about the exercise in areas where elections were not conducted.
Ogboe is yet to give audience to the press.
However, sorting and distribution of materials is ongoing at the INEC office.
The Nation gathered that the unavailability of result sheets for some units, absence of Supervisory Polling Officers (SPOs) and vehicles to convey sorted materials to the affected polling units are posing challenges to the workers.
When approached by some adhoc staff on how to proceed to the polling units, an official seen manning the door of the EO said staff are only to return to units with complete or uncompromised result sheets.
Some adhoc staff were heard reporting that some of the SPOs have refused to go back to the field.
It was further gathered that materials got to the polling centres late yesterday because of an alleged directive by the Electoral Officer.
An INEC official who spoke in confidence disclosed that “we were all here waiting. We slept here so that we can leave early. But we were told that the EO directed that we wait. It was around 12 noon to 1p.m that we were dispatched”.
However, it was gathered that at Wards 1, 3, 7, 8, 11 and 12 there will be partial conduct of elections, while polls will hold fully at Wards 4 and 9.
INEC declares Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal constituency poll inconclusive
By Sanni Onogu, Lokoja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared the House of Representatives poll in Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency inconclusive.
The Returning Officer Dr. Adams Baba, declared this after announcing results of the election.
According to Baba, the action became necessary following the slim margin of difference between the winners and the first runner up and the cancelation of results in two polling units of the federal Constituency during the poll.
Baba said the difference in the results between the winner, Arch Salman Idris of African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Prince Matthew Kolawole was not up to the number of registered voters in the canceled polling units.
Baba said: “The ADC candidate (Idris) polled 13,867 while the APC candidate (Kolawole) polled 13,605 leaving just 262 votes difference.
“Whereas, the number of PVCs collected in the cancelled polling units of Iya in Otu ward in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area is 485 and that of Open Space polling unit in Egbeda ward in Ijumu Local Government Area is 100. This is more than the difference between the two leading candidates.”
Baba however did not state the date when a rerun election would be conducted in the affected polling units.
Two Ondo Reps members lose seats
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Hon Tajudeen Adefisoye representing Ifedore/Idanre and Hon Gboluga Ikengboju representing Irele/Owo Okitipupa constituencies in the House of Representatives have been defeated in Saturday’s general elections.
In the result released by INEC, Hon Adefisoye scored 20,064 against his opponent in the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Hon Festus Akingbaso,, who polled 24,263.
Prince Jimi Odimayo of the All Progressives Congress(APC) polled 44,638 to defeatHon Ikengboju of the PDP who got 21,066.
Ex-Oyo Gov son wins Ogbomoso Rep seat
By Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
Son of former Oyo Governor Olamiju Alao-Akala has been declared winner of Ogbomosho Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Olamiju, who was former Chairman of Ogbomosho North Local government polled 33,268 votes to beat his close rival, Olufemi Onireti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who polled 27,126.
The Returning Officer for the constituency, Prof. Akeem Salami said Olamiju Akala having polled the total votes of 33,268 is declared as the winner of the election.
Olamiju’s father Alao-Akala governed Oyo between 2007-2011 under PDP.
Olamiju thanked his supporters for standing behind his even after the demise of his father, saying he would not disappointed them when he get to Abuja.
Presidential Election in Osun State
1) BOLUWADURO Local Government Area
APC———4,566
LP————175
NNPP——-03
PDP———- 6,076
VALID VOTES——-10,912
INVALID—————–195
VOTES CAST———11,107
2) IFEDAYO Local Government Area
APC———–3,610
LP—————-93
NNPP———- 03
PDP—————5,744
VALID VOTES——-9,498
INVALID—————-148
VOTES CAST———9,646
3) ILESA WEST Local Government Area
APC——-—9,803
LP————–1,651
NNPP———-26
PDP————-10,841
VALID VOTES———22,825
INVALID——————697
VOTES CAST———-23,522
4) ATAKUMOSA WEST Local Government Area
REGISTERED VOTERS———-36,458
ACCREDITED VOTERS——–13,011
APC———5,003
LP————355
NNPP——-04
PDP———7,078
VALID VOTES——12,646
VOTES CAST——-13,011
5) IFE -North Local Government Area
Registered voters——58,653
Accreditation————-19,608
APC———- 7915
LP————- 667
NNPP——-012
PDP———–9754
6) ILA Local Government Area
Registered voters——- 46,614
Accreditation————— 23,067
APC———9,841
LP————230
NNPP——-011
PDP——-—12,334
Valid votes——22,571
Invalid————-492
Votes cast——-23,063
7) IREPODUN Local Government, Osun
Registered voters——58,597
Accreditation———— 25,825
APC——— 10,437
LP————-210
NNPP——- 013
PDP————14,541
Valid votes—————25411
Invalid votes————412
Total vote cast——-25,823
8) ORIADE Local government
Registered voters———-69,606
Accreditation—————- 28,897
APC———— 11,745
LP—————-677
NNPP————010
PDP—————14,982
Valid votes———27800
Invalid votes—— 795
Total——————- 28595
9) OBOKUN local government
Registered voters———53,256
Accreditation—————-23,299
APC————-8,196
LP—————-316
NNPP————014
PDP—————14,084
Valid votes———-22,831
Invalid votes———464
Total votes————23,295
10) IFE-EAST Local government
Registered voters———114,363
Accredited voters———39,514
APC——————————20,903
LP———————————2,422
NNPP—————————-088
PDP—————————- 12,818
Valid votes——— 37385
Invalid votes—— 2068
Total vote cast——39,453
11) OLA-OLUWA Local government
Registered voters——— 37,134
Accredited voters———16,345
APC————— 7,355
LP——————142
NNPP———- 039
PDP————- 8,134
Valid votes———— 15,829
Invalid votes————510
Total votes cast——16,339
12) OROLU Local Government Area
Registered voters———39639
Accredited Voters———17,709
APC———-7,720
LP————- 197
NNPP——–13
PDP————8,944
Total valid vote ——-17,057
Invalid ———————-383
Total vote cast ———17440
13) ATAKUNMOSA East Local Government Area
Registered votes———41, 008
Accredited Voters——-12,648
APC————2,768
LP—————100
NNPP———7
PDP———-9,405
Total Valid Vote——12,395
Invalid———————252
Total vote cast——12, 647
14) OSOGBO Local Government Area
Registered votes——-142371
Accredited Voters——52,810
APC————28,474
LP—————2,937
NNPP———50
PDP————19,085
Total Valid Vote——50,324
Invalid———————1483
Total vote cast———52,807
15) EDE SOUTH Local Government Area
Registered votes——–54,860
Accredited Voters——–23,147
APC————5,477
LP—————537
NNPP———19
PDP————16,142
Total Valid Vote——-22,476
Invalid———————-667
Total vote cast———-23,143
16) ODO-OTIN Local Government Areas
Registered votes———-66,844
Accredited Voters—-—-26,229
APC——-—-10,825
LP—————-506
NNPP——-—13
PDP————-14,098
Total Valid Vote——25,686
Invalid———————543
Total vote cast——-26,229
17) EGBEDORE Local Government Area
Registered votes——-53,129
Accredited Voters——-21,214
APC———8,536
LP——-—-1,469
NNPP—— 37
PDP——-—10,432
Total Valid Vote——20,733
Invalid———————470
Total vote cast———21,203
18) IFE SOUTH Local Government Area
Registered votes———56,693
Accredited Voters——-20,9**
APC—-——9,555
LP——-——554
NNPP—-—30
PDP———-9,765
Total Valid Vote——20,251
Invalid———————703
Total vote cast——-20,954
19) ILESA EAST Local Government Area
Registered votes———–75,155
Accredited Voters———-22,313
APC—-——-9,580
LP————–1,350
NNPP—-——24
PDP———-—10,089
Total Valid Vote——21,505
Invalid———————808
Total vote cast———22,313
20) BORIPE Local Government Area
Registered votes————69,527
Accredited Voters———-25,533
APC————15,325
LP—————294
NNPP———09
PDP————8,921
Total Valid Vote——24,863
Invalid———————670
Total vote cast——-25,533
21) AYEDIRE Local Government Area
Registered votes———-37,067
Accredited Voters——–16,234
APC——-—7,714
LP——-——168
NNPP———02
PDP——-—-8,015
Total Valid Vote——16,018
Invalid———————210
Total vote cast——-16,228
22) IFE CENTRAL Local Government Area
Registered voters————113,196
Accredited Voters————35,692
APC————19,362
LP—————-3,374
NNPP————111
PDP——-10,777
Total Valid Vote——34,331
Invalid———————1,308
Total vote cast——-35,639
23) OLORUNDA Local Government Area
Register Voters———--104,662
Accredited Voters——-40,108
APC——-— 21,482
LP——-——1,648
NNPP——–42
PDP———–14,674
Total valid votes—38,488
Invalid——————-1094
Total vote cast——39,582
Total vote cast——39,582
Announced LGA results in Ondo State
Irele LGA
APC 17334
LP 704
NNPP 06
PDP 6523
Valid votes 25102
Idanre LG
APC 12061
LP 2262
NNPP 24
PDP 10,532
Ose LG
APC 14376
14376
LP 2,031
NNPP 23
PDP 4767
Owo LGA
APC 21,480
LP 3200
NNPP 51
PDP 5173
Ondo East
APC 8390
LP 2,004
NNPP 55
PDP 3912
Akure North
APC 14,261
LP = 2,945
NNPP 69
PDP 4637
Abia South Senatorial District
2822 votes cast ward 2 ASA
PRESIDENTIAL
30 PDP
APC 8
APGA 29
LP 2740
ZLP 4
SDP 1
NNPP 9
APP 2
APM 4
ADP 1
AAC 1
VOID 23
VALID VOTES 2799
HOUSE OF REP
ADC 2
APGA 837
APP 46
LP 1470
NNPP 17
NRM 1
PDP 376
SDP 1
YPP 52
VOID 42
ACCREDITED VOTERS 2822
REG 17436
SENATE
VALID VOTES 2719, VOID 43, 2822 TOTAL VOTES CAST
YPP 43
SDP 1
PDP 286
NRM 02
NNPP 05
LP 1448
APP 33
APGA 900
APC 52
ADP 01
ADC 01
AAC 03
INEC begins collation of presidential results by 1pm
By Tony Akowe, Abuja
All is set for the collation of results of Saturday’s Presidential election at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
State Collation Officers drawn mainly from Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities are.expexted to present results of the elections to the Chief Collation Officer and INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu for collation.
Yakubu announced on Saturday that the National Collation Centre will open at mid-day but the National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye said the exercise will start by 1.00pm.
He said the Commission needs to put a few things in place before the commencement of the exercise.
At the time of this report, party agents who were expected to be on ground for the exercise were yet to arrive the venue.
INEC orders re-election in nine Kogi polling units
By Sanni Onogu, Lokoja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered for re-election in nine polling units at Ganaja Village in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi.
The Head of Voters Education and Publicity, of the INEC headquarters in Lokoja, Haliru Haruna Sule, said “The order became imperative as elections couldn’t hold in those units due some logistic problems.”
Sule said that election materials and the officials have been redeployed to the area on Sunday morning for the election.
He added: “We had some challenges holding the presidential and National Assembly elections in Ganaja Village in Ajaokuta Local Government on Saturday because of some logistic problems.
“We tried to see how it could hold that day but we couldn’t, so we have to shift it to today, Sunday.
“The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Hale Longpet, has given the go ahead for the election to hold this Sunday, Feb. 26.
“We don’t want a situation, where some people will be disenfranchised in this very important election.”
The INEC official called on the people of Ganaja Village to come out en-masse to exercise their franchise.
APC’s Adefarati wins Akoko Southwest/Akoko Southeast
Adegboyega Adefarati of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the House of Representatives election for Akoko South-west and Southeast federal constituency in Ondo State.
Final result: Akoko Southwest/Akoko Southeast
APC 25,872
PDP 18,403
50,940 total votes accredited
Tunji-Ojo, Adegbomire, Adefarati win in Ondo
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Results from polling units have shown that a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adegboyega Adefarati, has won the election into the Akoko Southeast/Akoko Southwest Federal Constituency.
Adefarati contested on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Other candidates of the APC whose victory has been assured are Hon Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for Akoko Northeast/Akoko Northwest Federal Constituency, a former Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim and Adeniyi Adegbomire.
Ukparama Ward 1 Ese-Odo - Ward collation result
House of Representative
APC – 1500
PDP – 658
Senate
APC – 1468
PDP – 709
President
APC – 1315
PDP – 576
LP – 249
Okitipupa local government results
President
APC – 26,114
PDP – 12,026
LP – 1826
Senate
APC – 25705
PDP – 14999
House of Representative
APC – 26120
PDP – 14473
Ilutitun Ward 1 overall results
House of Representative
APC 1368
PDP 796
Senate
APC 1424
PDP 726
President
APC 1465
PDP 817
Ilutitun Ward 2 overall results
Rep
APC 1344
PDP 1061
Senate
APC 1380
PDP 1017
President
APC 1437
PDP 880
Ilutitun Ward 1 overall results
House of Representative
APC 1368
PDP 796
Senate
APC 1424
PDP 726
President
APC 1465
PDP 817
Ilutitun Ward 2 overall results
House of Representative
APC 1344
PDP 1061
Senate
APC 1380
PDP 1017
President
APC 1437
PDP 880
Ward Ilutitun 3
Presidential
APC 1824
PDP 1035
Senatorial
APC 1816
PDP 1213
House of Representative
APC 1719
PDP 1314
Results for Akoko Northeast/Akoko Northwest Federal constituency seat
APC – 51,539
PDP – 9014
Obi’s Campaign DG loses LG to Tinubu
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti
The Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Akin Osuntokun has lost his local government Ekiti West Area of Ekiti State to the All Progressive Congress in the saturday’s presidential election.
According to the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Local Government Collation Officer, the APC cleared all the 11 wards in the council.
The results showed that APC secured 14, 516 votes while the LP scored 391 votes. The People Democratic Party who came first runner-up garnered 4,318 and New Nigerian People’s Party 10 votes.
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji and Tinubu’s son-in-law, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo are also from Ekiti West.
Oyebanji, SWAGA boss deliver Ekiti for Tinubu
By Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has won Ekiti West Local Government for the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
In the final results collated and declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, the APC garnered 14, 516 scores across the 11 wards in the local government while the People Democratic Party scored 4,318, Labour Party and New Nigerian People’s Party got 391; 10 votes respectively.
It was also song of praise for the APC as the National Coordinator of Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju, delivered Ise/Orun Local Government Area for his principal with a wide margin.
While APC polled 11,415 votes across the 10 wards, the opoisition PDP, LP and NNPP scored 2,734; 497 and 10 votes respectively.
Results of other local governments for the presidential election were
IKERE LG
APC-11,659
LP- 910
NNPP- 24
PDP- 7,198
IJERO LG
APC- 12, 628
LP- 373
NNPP- 6
PDP- 5, 731
IDO/OSI LG
APC- 11, 917
LP- 782
NNPP- 14
PDP- 7, 476
EKITI WEST LG
APC- 14, 516
LP- 391
NNPP- 10
PDP- 4, 318
MOBA LG
APC- 12, 046
LP- 246
NNPP- 11
PDP- 5, 847
IKOLE LG
APC- 15, 465
LP- 779
NNPP- 11
PDP- 10, 198.
ILEJEMEJE LG
APC– 4,599
LP-97
PDP-. 2662
NNPP- 3
ISE/ORUN
APC– 11,415
LP- 497
PDP- 2,734
NNPP- 10
EFON LG
APC-5’873
LP- 125
PDP- 2,521
NNPP-3
GBONYIN LG
APC-. 11,969
LP-245
PDP-4,178
NNPP-11
EMURE LG
APC-8,159
LP-465
NNPP-14
IREPODUN/ IFELODUN
APC-14,265
LP- 544
PDP-5,516
NNPP-24.
Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State.
(The local government with highest number of registered voters)
Registered voters –141731
Accredited voters – 52810
A: 59
AA: 10
AAC: 34
ADC: 292
ADP: 100
APC: 27474
APGA: 55
APM: 12
APP: 10
BP: 21
LP: 2937
NNPP: 50
NRM: 30
PDP: 19085
PRP: 19
SDP: 19
YPP: 26
ZLP: 91
Kogi Governor Bello wins polling unit for APC
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja
Governor Yahaya Bello has won his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The results of the Presidential and National Assembly Elections show that APC came tops as seen in the results below:
GYB Polling Unit:
Unit 11
Presidential
APC—232
PDP- 00
Invalid- 15
Senate:
APC…229
PDP – 00
Invalid: 15
HOR
APC: 232
PDP – 01
Invalid: 11
AbdulRazaq wins polling unit
By Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has won his polling unit by a landslide, with APC winning in the presidential, senatorial, and House of Representatives elections.
The Governor voted at Idigba Polling Unit 004 of Adewole in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.
APC polled 201 votes in the presidential ballot. It garnered 198 and 192 votes in the senate and House of Representatives elections respectively.
PDP came a distant second with 42 votes in the presidential ballot, 55 in the senate election, and 56 in the House of Representatives ballot.
Lai Mohammed wins polling unit
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has delivered his Polling Unit 006 Oro Ward 2, Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara state to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
In the results announced by INEC returning officer in the ward, APC and its presidential candidate Bola Tinubu scored 148 votes while the Labour Party came second with 38 votes.
The Social Democratic Party polled 30 votes while the main opposition People Democratic Party came a distant fourth with 19 votes.
AGURA- IPORU , IKORODU WARD 9
Omitoro Town Unit 003
Presidential
APC -187
PDP- 7
LP – 134
Senate
APC – 247
PDP- – 59
Rep
APC – 244
UNIT 019 Omitoro
President
APC- 98
LP- 98
PDP – 7
Senate
APC – 131
PDP- 45
ADP- 7
UNIT 001-Ojugbo
President
APC- 85
PDP- 4
LP – 34
Senate
APC – 108
PDP- – 15
Rep
APC – 109
PDP- – 15
ADC – 4
SDP- 1
UNIT 033
President
APC – 35
PDP- -1
LP – 47
Senate
APC- 40
PDP- – 26
LP – 0
Rep
APC- 44
PDP- 22
LP – 0
UNIT 004 Imowo-Kekere
President
APC – 72
PDP- – 8
LP – 55
Senate
APC – 89
PDP- 33
ADC – 5
NNPP – 5
Rep
APC- 73
PDP- 39
ADC- 7
UNIT 002 Abule Gbaga/Boge
President
APC- 128
LP- 178
ZLP- 2
Senate
APC. – 196
PDP- – 82
LP- 0
Rep
APC – 206
PDP- 71
ADC- 13
LP – 0
UNIT 030
President
APC – 51
LP – 59
PDP- – 2
Senate
APC – 67
PDP- 30
ADC- 11
Rep
APC – 64
PDP- 32
ADC,- 12
UNIT 022
President
APC – 65
LP – 58
PDP-3
Senate
APC- 85
PDP- 22
ADC- 15
Rep
APC- 86
PDP- 24
Tosho Transformer Open, Makogi Magboro Unit 121 in Obafemi Owode LGA of Ogun
President
APC = 127
LP = 136
APGA = 1
PDP = 6
NLP = 7
Senate
APC = 121
ADC = 4
LP = 117
PDP = 27
SDP =
NLP = 8
House of Rep
APC = 120
ADC = 7
LP = 120
PDP = 36
PRP = 1
WARD 11
UNIT 18
FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, SATELLITE CAMPUS, ADO-EKITI
PRESIDENTIAL:
SDP 1
ZLP 1
ADP 2
ADC 3
PDP 20
LP 37
APC 146
SENATE:
NNPP 1
ZLP. 1
ADC. 2
SPD. 30
PDP. 38
APC. 130
Void 5
HOUSE OF REP
ADP 1
ZLP 1
ADC. 1
NNPP 1
PDP 23
SDP. 41
APC. 135
Void. 7
Mbadim Council ward,, Gboko Local Government area , ( Ayu LGA) and home to 3rd HOR member John Dyeg Jagaban
07-05-09-037
No. of Registered voters=254
No. of Accredited voters=173
Total No. of Vote Cast=173
Presidential
APC=133
PDP=09
LP=27
ADP=01
ADC=01
NNPP=02
Senatorial
APC=135
PDP=34
ADC=02
NNPP=02
HOR
APC=129
PDP=39
LP=01
NNPP=02
ADC=02
Total=173
Osun: Four arrested for snatching ballot boxes, violence mars exercise in Ijesa
- …Aregbesola absent in Osun to vote
- …Poor outing for LP in Osun
By Toba Adedeji, Osogbo
Four hoodlums were arrested on Saturday in Iragbiji, hometown of former governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola for disrupting voting processes and snatching ballot boxes in communities.
The Osun state Police command, Yemisi Opalola confirmed that four hoodlums have been arrested for snatching ballot boxes as she disclosed that investigation is ongoing.
This is just as election failed to hold in the entire Ward 8 in Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West Ward 9 Unit 3, Ward 10 unit 1 and 8; and some Ijesa communities over activities of armed hoodlums on the eve of election and during the exercise.
It was learnt that three people were shot in Ijesha axis. Oyetola after he cast he vote at Ward 1 unit 10 in Iragbiji lamented over attack on All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ijesa land.
Meanwhile, the former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola was absent at his polling unit located at Ifofin PU 1 Ward 8 in Ilesha, Osun State.
The polling unit of former governor of Osun, Ward 1 Unit 10, APC polled 230 against 67 of PDP, Senate spokesperson, Ajibola Bashiru who his polling unit, Ward 7 unit 3 for APC with 226 votes against 27 votes of PDP. While APC won polling units of Buhari’s aide on National Assembly matters, Senator Jide Omoworare with 188 votes against PDP’s 21 and Labour Party of 12.
Epe LGA
Unit 018, Ita Marun
presidential
LP- 55
PDP- 09
APC- 78
SDP- 1
Accord- 1
ZLP- 1
EPE UNIT 14 (IGBODU)
Presidential
APC…..39
LP……….21
PDP……..13
EPE RESULT TRICKLING IN
WARD 5; Unit 57
Presidential
APC …….111
LP……….81
PDP……..18
Akeredolu wins Polling Unit
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has won his Ward 5, Unit 6 Ijebu-Owo polling unit.
President
APC 269
PDP 11
ZLP 2
ADC 3
LP 22
Senate
APC 244
PDP 52
LP 2
Zlp 2
ADC 4
VOID 2.
House of Reps.
APC 239
PDP 56
Tinubu wins at El-Rufai, Uba Sani’s polling units
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won at the polling units of Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Tinubu polled 173 votes to defeat the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, who polled 134 votes.
In the same Polling Unit 024, Ward 07, Ungwan Sarki, Kaduna, Labour Party (LP) scored three votes while Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) got 20 votes.
At the LEA Primary School Kawo Polling Unit where the governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Uba Sani voted, APC won Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives poll.
Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Polling Unit, Motor Park, Gudi
PRESIDENTIAL
APC 101
SDP 3
PDP 22
LP 21
ADP 1
NNPP 1
SENATORIAL
APC 108
PDP 8
SDP 35
LP 5
NNPP 1
HOUSE OF REPS
APC 85
SDP 43
PDP 13
LP 7
NNPP I
ACCORD 1
Abdullahi Adamu loses polling unit to Obi of LP, SDP senatorial candidate
The national chairman, APC Senator Abdullahi Adamu has lost his polling unit to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Adamu who voted at GRA license office 010, his party the APC got 85 votes against the LP presidential candidate Peter Obi who score 132 votes.
In the Senatorial election, the SDP senatorial candidate Ahmed Aliyu Wadada garnered 184 votes to defeat Adamu’s anointed candidate, Arch Shehu Tukur who score 55 votes, the SDP house of representatives candidate equally score 136 votes to beat Adamu’s candidate in APC who score 41 votes.
Bauchi Gov delivers polling unit for Atiku
By David Adenuga Bauchi
Bauchi Governor Senator Bala Mohammed has won his polling unit for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar.
The Nation reports Mohammed voted in his hometown, Yelwan Duguri in the Alkaleri Local Government Area.
He arrived at his polling unit, Barki Dutse Primary school, Unit 8, alongside his wife, Aisha at about noon.
A result by the INEC showed that the PDP also cleared the National Assembly elections.
APC 4
PDP 44
NNPP 1
Senatorial
APC 8
PDP 31
NNPP 1
House of Representatives
APC 8
PDP 42
NNPP 1
Olaniyan delivers PU for Tinubu, Buhari
By Yinka Adeniran, Oke Ogun
A former Oyo Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan has delivered his polling unit for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu.
Senator Fatai Buhari, who is aseeking a third term reelection for Oyo North, was also declared winner at the unit.
Olaniyan is Oyo Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Grassroot Independent Campaign Council (TSGICC).
The results announced Ward 09, Unit 6, Igboho, Oorelope local government for the Presidential election:
APC 194
PDP 21
ADC 09
ACCORD 12
For the Senate, the result indicates:
APC. 162
PDP 19
ADC. 17
ACCORD 38
Peter Obi’s running mate loses polling unit to Atiku
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
The vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has lost his polling unit to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In polling unit 021 situated at Tudun Wada ward, in Zaria LGA of Kaduna state, the total number of accredited voters was 272.
PDP secured 102 votes to win the polling unit, followed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 98 votes.
The LP came third with 54 votes and NNPP secured 11 votes.
Adamu loses polling unit to Labour Party
By Eric Ikhilae and Moses Emorinken, Nasarawa
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Abdullahi Adamu has lost his polling unit, Angwarimi Ward, GRA A1, LERCEST Office in Keffi, Nasarawa State, for the presidential polls to the Labour Party.
The Labour Party’s Peter Obi won in the unit with 132 votes while the APC came second with 85 votes.
For the other positions: Senatorial – APC (55), PDP (22), LP (42), NNPP (4), SDP (184), ADC (1), ZLP (3), while invalid votes were seven (7).
House of Representatives: APC (46), PDP (41), LP (30), NNPP (4), AA (21), SDP (159), ADC (2), APGA (1), while invalid votes were sixteen (16).
BREAKING: Shettima delivers polling unit for APC
By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja
The vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Senator Kashim Shettima has won his polling unit, Shettima Kukawa, polling unit 023, Lawan Bukar, Lamisula Ward, Maiduguri Borno State.
Shettima polled 126 to defeat the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar who polled 22.
See the results below:
APC – 126
PDP – 23
LP – 0
NNPP – 0
Unit 006 Ward I, Ojo LGA
Presidential
APC -78
PDP -114
LP -6
Senate
PDP -135
APC -77
House of Representatives
APC -77
PDP -130
Unit 016 Ward I , Ojo LGA
Presidential
APC -30
PDP -49
LP -2
Senate
APC -32,
PDP -51
House of Representatives
APC -32
PDP -48
LP -1
Unit 001, Ward G, Ojo LGA, Lagos
See the results below:
Presidential
APC – 74
PDP – 79
Senate
APC -67
PDP -88
House of Representatives
APC 68
PDP 85
Owa Ale unit, IKare Akoko Akoko Northeast LG
TOTAL ACCREDITATION: 270
Presidential
APC … 248
PDp …..7
Senate:
APC…. 250
PDP…… 13
ADC…….2
Void…….4
Total…. 269
REP:
APC… 257
PDP ….4
VOID… 6
UNIT 028 Keta East, Badagry
Registered voters 499
Accredited voters 75
RESULTS
House of Representatives
APC 63
NNPP 2
PDP 4
ZLP 4
LP 3
Senate
APC 62
PDP 4
Accord 1
ADP 3
NRM 2
ZLP 1
Presidential
APC 56
ADC 1
APM 1
APP 1
LP 6
NNPP 1
ZLP 2
LP wins Presidential, Rep polls in Pako Bus Stop, Igando Road, Ikotun, Alimosho LGA. Ward B
Polling Unit 135
Presidential
LP: 95
APC: 22
PDP: 11
Voided: 5
Senate
PDP: 54
APC: 34
ADC: 9
Voided –
House of Reps
LP: 83
APC: 26
PDP: 10
Ijebu-Owo Ward 4 Unit 13 Owo LG
PRESIDENT
APC -156
PDP-11
SENATE
APC -144
PDP-54
REPS
APC -135
PDP-60
Unit 17, Keta East, Badagry West LCD
RESULT
Registered voters: 528.
House of Representatives
ADC 2
PDP 4
APC 123
Senatorial
APC 124
PDP 2
Boot 1
AA 1
Void 6
Presidential
APC 125
PDP 5
APM 1
APGA 1
AA 1
LP 1
Void 3
Presidential election results from polling units in Ibadan
Unit 16, Ward 9, Ibadan North. APC 47, PDP 18, LP 32.
Unit 6, Ward 9, Ago-Tapa, APC 77, PDP 25, LP 36.
Unit 19, Ward 7, CocaCola, PDP -14, APC -55, LP-19.
Akinyele
Unit 16, Ward 8, Sasa, Akinyele : APC -91, PDP – 30, LP-13.
Unit 14, Ward 8, Sasa: APC – 104, PDP – 43, LP – 23.
Obi wins two units in Presidential Villa
By Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja
Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi, on Saturday, won at two polling units within the Presidential Villa.
The two, which were available at the time of filing this report, were the polling units 021 and 131.
While Labour Party won with 58 votes to Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 32 votes and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) 31 votes at unit 021, it won with 17 votes to PDP’s 03 and APC’s 06 at unit 131.
Ekiti Deputy Gov delivers polling unit to Tinubu, others
By Rasaq Ibrahim
Ekiti Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye has delivered her polling unit to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Saturday’s general election.
Afuye, also won her unit at Ikere Ekiti for the Senatorial candidate of the party in Ekiti South Hon Yemi Adaramodu and the House of Representatives candidate in Ekiti South Federal Constituency Adeniyi Ojuawo.
According to the results announced by the Presiding officer of the Atiba/Aafin Ward 1, Akamuja Unit 003, at Ikere Ekiti, Tinubu polled 130 votes to defeat the People’s Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar who garnered 52 votes.
The candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi scored six votes.
For the senatorial seat, Hon Adaramodu of the APC polled a total of 124 ballots in the unit to trounce his close rival and the PDP Senatorial candidate, Senator Biodun Olujimi, who polled 66.
For the House of Representatives seat, AVM Ojuawo garnered an aggregate of 111 votes to defeat the PDP candidate, Engr Henrich Akomolafe, who garnered 78 ballots.
Osinbajo delivers polling unit for Tinubu, others
By Emmanuel Badejo, Assistant Editor
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has delivered his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a landslide victory.
In his newly created Ward 1, Unit 7, Egunrege, Ikenna Local Government Area, the ruling party won the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP).
Other parties recorded zero votes.
Tinubu’s wife wins polling unit
By Oluwakemi Dauda
Senator Oluremi, the wife of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has won her Polling Unit 034 at Falomo, Lagos.
In the poll results announced at the polling unit, APC polled 60 votes as against 3 by the PDP and 42 by the Labour Party (LP).
In the Senatorial election, APC scored 68 votes to defeat PDP, which polled 26 votes. The Labour scored zero.
In the House Representatives election, APC got 62 votes while PDP scored 14 votes and LP scored 29 votes.
Tinubu wins at Gov. Makinde’s polling unit
By Bisi Oladele, Ibadan
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress(APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has won at Unit 1, Ward 11, Abayomi, Iwo Road, Ibadan North East LG, where Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde voted.
Tinubu polled 104 votes to beat his closest rival Peter Obi of LP who polled 82 votes. The PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar polled 27 votes.
Polling Unit in front of Iyaloja-General’s house, Ikeja (Sunday Adigun) – PU 047, Ward 3
APC – 65
PDP – 2
LP – 24
Void – 2
Accredited voters – 92
Registered Voters – 750
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has won his polling unit (Unit 006, Ward E3, Lagos Island) for the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.
PRESIDENTIAL:
APC – 86
PDP – 03
LP – 05
SENATE:
APC – 90
PDP – 11
YPP – 02
REPS:
APC – 90
PDP – 11
ADC – 03
Heavy rain, lightning send Rivers’ voters home
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
A strange windy heavy rainfall broke out in Rivers State around 2pm disrupting the election particularly in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The rain, which came with thunder, forced many voters, who could not cast their votes to return home.
The voters decried their inability to cast their votes as the rainfall worsened the already poor performance of the Bimodal Voter Verification System (BIVAS).
BREAKING: APC’s Tinubu wins polling unit
By Alao Abiodun
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has won his polling unit in Lagos.
He defeated the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and other candidates in his polling unit.
The Nation reports Tinubu voted at Ward 3, Polling Unit 85, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, around 10:20am.
The total number of accredited voters is 43, while the polling unit had 324 registered voters.
The former Lagos governor polled 33 votes, while PDP got one vote.
Labour Party got 8 votes while YPP had one vote.
Details shortly…
PHOTOS: Thugs disrupt voting in Oshodi, Mafoluku
PHOTOS: Sorting out of ballot papers, cancellation of unused ballot papers begin at Tinubu’s polling unit, Lagos 2:35pm
By Alao Abiodun
Thugs now target BVAS machines, not ballot boxes- Yakubu
By Tony Akowe, Abuja
Chairman of the Independent Nation Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has stated the Bimodal Voter Identification System (BVAS) has become a target of attack by political thugs in some parts of the country.
Briefing Journalists on complaints so far from across the nation, Yakubu said thugs attacked a polling unit in Safana local government area of Katsina State and another polling unit in Oshimili local government area of Delta State, carting away six and two BVAS machines respectively.
He however said that the stolen machines have been replaced while the police have recovered three out of the six stolen in Katsina state.
He assured no matter how long it takes, every Nigerian in the queue before the allotted time of 2.30 pm will be allowed to vote.
While acknowledging officials and materials arrived at some of the polling units late, he disclosed that information from across the country indicate that the BVAS machines were functioning optimally.
Technology has stopped ballot snatching, others- Mimiko
By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko has said the deployment of technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has helped to stem incidences of ballot snatching and vote buying.
Mimiko, who spoke after voting at his Open space polling unit in Ondo West local government area, expressed optimism that the outcome of the election would be acceptable by the people.
Mimiko described the election as peaceful and processes less stressful.
He said he received information that some persons were intimidating voters in some rural communities.
APC Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu just arrived at his polling unit, Angwarimi Ward, GRA A1 Keffi, LERCEST Office, to cast his vote at exactly 1:10pm.
He is currently going through the process of accreditation and voting.
Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari votes in Karfur, Katsina State
By Tajudeen Adebanjo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos West senatorial candidate Dr Idiat Adebule has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve on logistics surrounding the electoral process.
She said the voting process has not been smooth and short of the people’s expectations.
Adebule, who arrived early at the Polling Unit 029 at Iba, was surprised that the INEC officials didn’t turn up until 10:40 am.
She appealed to the aggrieved electorate who have been at the centre as early as 7:30 am to be patient.
According to the former Lagos Deputy Governor, the late arrival of the INEC officials caused a lot of apprehension and agitation.
Adebule said: “Majority of voters are more agitated. It has not always been like this. I’ve been voting here for quite a while. The turnout of voters during this election is commendable. It was better than the previous polls. People are eager to vote.
“INEC should tidy up preparation and logistics early enough and be responsive to the people. People have been waiting here from 8am and voting didn’t commence until 11am. The electorates are not happy about it. I’m sure the INEC can improve on this.”
Obi votes, rates INEC high
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) Peter Obi said he has the capacity and mental ability to lead Nigeria.
He spoke at Amatutu village Ward 019 Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State after casting his vote around 11.48 pm.
He dismissed the rumour he had stepped down for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar, adding that he could not step down for anybody.
Obi, who was accompanied by his wife, Margaret, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a well-organised presidential election.
He hoped the exercise will be peaceful elsewhere as it was in Agulu.
Gov Abiodun votes, commends exercise
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun has expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the presidential and the National Assembly election.
Abiodun, who voted at ward 3, unit 2, Osanyin, Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area, said the process went well despite little hitches, describing the turnout as “impressive.”
According to him, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not provide sufficient cards for the agents of the APC for identification.
“I hope what have seen here will obtain in length and breadth of the state. I think INEC for the hard work. They have taken up more responsibility as they have had in the past.
“I’m sure the election will go well. We have not heard about any crisis anywhere, it’s going peacefully,” he said.
Governor David Umahi votes at Umaga ward 10, Onunwofo, Ụbụrụ, Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi
JUST IN: Tinubu votes, says I’m confident of victory
By Alao Abiodun
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has voted at his polling unit in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.
He voted at Ward 3, Polling Unit 85, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, around 10:20 am.
Tinubu was accompanied by his wife, Oluremi. They were greeted with joy by supporters who had eagerly awaited his arrival.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accredited the APC candidate who is number 246 on the voter’s list.
The INEC officials announced 324 as the total number of registered voters at the polling unit.
The Iyaloja General, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, who is number 247 on the list, also voted at the same polling unit as Tinubu.
The former Lagos Governor commended the process, and said “democracy is here to stay in Nigeria.”
“I’m confident of victory,” Tinubu added.
Asked how certain he was of victory, Tinubu said, “I’m too certain.”
JUST IN: LP chairman dies in sleep
By Chinyere Okoroafor
The Labour Party (LP) chairman in the Karshi district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Valentine Onuigbo, is dead.
Family members found him to have died in his sleep in the wee hours of Saturday.
He coordinated the pre-election activities of the party till late Friday and was said to have been eagerly awaiting the commencement of voting on Saturday.
His body has been deposited in Asokoro Hospital mutuary in the nation’s capital.
BIVAS fails to accredit Wike, wife
By Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
After standing for about 25 minutes, Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, could not be validated to cast his vote at his Polling Unit 8, Ward nine, Rumueprikon, Obio-Akpor, following the failure of the Bio-modal Voter Accreditation System (BIVAS).
The Governor, accompanied by his wife, Suzzette, left the polling unit at about 11 am as the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) appealed to them to wait a little while.
The officials described the failed BIVAS as a general problem in the State adding that they were waiting for technicians assigned to the unit to rectify the problem.
A crowd of voters was patiently waiting to begin accreditation at the unit.
The Governor, who left the unit, said they were disappointed with INEC.
He said: “We are highly disappointed. INEC told us they were ready for the election and that BIVAS are working. You can see the crowd here I don’t think that most people will be allowed to vote with slow working of the BIVAS.
“I have stayed about 25 minutes here and I was told to go and come back that they will rectify the BIVAS. We are highly disappointed. If a number of people are disenfranchised, what do you expect?
“People will lose their temper and anything could happen. INEC ought to have been completely ready before telling the people they are ready. There is no violence anywhere in the state”.
Buhari votes, says ‘APC will win from Daura to Lagos’
By Augustine Okezie, Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress(APC) candidates in today’s Presidential and National Assembly elections will win.
He spoke in Daura, Katsina State after casting his vote in Sarki Yara Ward 003 Daura, Katsina with his wife Aisha.
The President and his wife arrived at the Baru III, Baba Tone,Sarki Yara ” A” ward a few minutes before 10am. He voted by 10.06 am after undergoing necessary procedures, including physical capturing.
The President dressed in white flowing gowns and a wine / white colour cap told newsmen that all his candidates “from Daura to Lagos” would emerge victorious.
He said: “From Daura to Lagos, my candidates will win Insha Allah.
”My government introduced measures that discourage malpractices including multiple voting and ensure credible elections.
“Before BVAS, people could do multiple voting and other reforms. Now, you can only vote once”.
Obi yet to vote, EFCC operatives storm polling unit
By Nwanosike Onu, Awka
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi is yet to vote.
But operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed his voting centre in Agulu, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State.
The former Governor, who was seen in his convoy with aides moving from one centre to another, came to his Amatutu Ward 2, unit 019 to interact with the EFCC team.
He quickly drove off by 10.35 am to an unknown destination, saying “I’m not voting now “
However, voting commenced in his Ward at exactly 8:40 am with no fewer than 80 persons on the queue.
The youth leaders in Agulu on motorcycles were seen parading everywhere.
The first voter at the unit, Pa Peter Anedum, who with The Nation, appealed to Nigerians to vote for a President that would change the social-economic challenges facing the nation.
Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Speaker, Obasa casting his votes at 10.56am at his Polling unit 019, Ward E, Agege.
Obasa spoke on the low turnout of voters.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai on the queue at polling unit 10: 42 am
AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
Governor Nasir El-Rufai arrives his Polling Unit 024, Ward 07, Ungwan Sarki Kaduna alongside his wife, Architect Hadiza El-Rufai 10: 40 am
By AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
INEC officials yet to arrive Shettima’s polling unit
By Frank Ikpefan, Abuja
The presidential election has been delayed at the All Progressives Congress(APC) vice presidential candidate, Kasim Shettima’s polling unit, Shettima Kukawa, polling unit 023, Lawan Bukar, Lamisula Ward, Maiduguri Borno State.
Shettima, who was welcomed by a crowd of supporters around 10am, drove away after interacting with the people.
He was accompanied by Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum to the polling unit.
As of the time of this report, observers, police personnel and journalists were spotted at the scene while the INEC officials were yet to arrive by 10:19 am
The vice presidential candidate is expected to return to the polling unit to cast his vote.
VIDEO: Tinubu arrives polling unit
PHOTOS: Tinubu arrives Polling Unit10: 10 am
By Alao Abiodun
VIDEO: Atiku votes at polling unit in Adamawa
Atiku votes, says ‘I’m very optimistic’
By Anne Agbi
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, has said he is very optimistic about winning today’s poll.
The former Vice President spoke after voting at his polling unit at the Commissioners Quarters, polling unit 12 with his wife.
“I am very optimistic about today’s election, we do not expect uniform expectations all around the country, there is also a great turnout of credible voters. It shows that we are improving in our elections,” he said.
VIDEO: Tinubu leaves for polling unit
Voting commences in some Ebonyi polling units
By Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki
Voting has commenced in some polling units in Abakaliki metropolis, capital of Ebonyi State.
The Nation correspondent monitoring proceedings at the polling units reports that voters turned out as early as 7am while electoral officers and materials arrived promptly at around 8am.
At St Patrick’s Station Urban polling unit 002, voters started casting their votes at around 9am.
At Abakaliki Township Stadium, a long queue of voters had already gathered and awaiting the electoral officers at 8am.
Voting started at the polling unit following the arrival of election officer at around 8:30am.
VIDEO: Voting process fine so far, says Senator Tinubu
By Kemi Dauda
Senator Oluremi Tinubu casts her vote in Falomo, Lagos
By Kemi Dauda
Mood around Tinubu’s polling unit in Ikeja, Lagos9:11 am
Polling Unit 027 Abraham Adesanya, Ajah Lagos .
Voters waiting for INEC Officials to arrive.
VIDEO: Senator Tinubu on queue to vote
By Kemi Dauda
Large turnout at Ward 3 unit 8 Ataoja C, Ward 1 Ataoja A, Unit 3 and Ward 3 Unit 3 Olorunda LGA, Osogbo ahead of commencement of voting exercise.
By Toba Ayodeji
Angwan Ja’ma (Federal Ministry of Works Gate), Polling Unit, Angwan rimi, Keffi.
As of 8:25 am, accreditation hasn’t started and INEC officials are yet to arrive. Also, electorates are already arriving at the polling unit.
The polling unit is also within the vicinity of the APC Chairman’s residence.
At Angwarimi Ward, GRA A1 Keffi, LERCEST Office, Polling Unit.
As of 8:20 am, accreditation hasn’t started and INEC officials are yet to arrive. Also, electorates are already arriving at the polling unit.
The polling unit is close to the APC Chairman’s residence.
By Eric Ikhilae, Akin Oladokun, and Moses Emorinken
Corps members at Ikeja rack center – St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School, Alausa waiting for deployment. 8:40am
Corps members complained of lack of transportation to convey them and the voting materials to various polling units.
By Alao Abiodun
VIDEO: Senator Remi Tinubu arrives polling unit
By Kemi Dauda
Electorates checking their names on the voters list at Area 10, Abuja
By Tony Akowe
Comprehensive Development Secondary School, Owerri, INEC Centre in Owerri Municipal Council. Election officials yet to arrive at 8.40am
By Chris Njoku, Owerri
A voter getting accredited at Polling Unit 002, Yaya Gusau Primary School, Sokoto
By Nicholas Kalu
Members of the Commonwealth Observation mission waiting for the commencement of accreditations and voting in Area 10, Abuja 8: 34 am
By Tony Akowe
Polling Unit 031, Customary Court, Arab Road, Kubwa. Voters waiting for INEC officials as at 8:25 am
By Jide Orintunsin
INEC Officials setting up at Sarki Yara A ward in Daura, Katsina, President Buhari’s Polling Unit
By Augustine Okezie
Anxious voters waiting for commencement of polls at Government Secondary School Garki in Area 10, Abuja 8:18 am
By Tony Akowe
Voters awaiting INEC officials at Ward 10, Unit 10, Bodija, Ibadan North LG at8:16 am
By Bisi Oladele
INEC Ad-hoc staff collecting their sensitive materials at Government Secondary School Garki in Area 10, Abuja 8: 17 am
By Tony Akowe
Setting up ongoing at St Andrews Community Primary school, Ipaja, Lagos
Photo: Olusegun Rapheal
Alausa, Ikeja collation centre 8:05 am
By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele
Voters waiting to be accredited for the election at Polling Unit 002, Yaya Gusau Primary School, Sokoto at 8:14am
ByNicholas Kalu
INEC officials still collecting materials for their various polling units at a Registration Area Council (RAC) located Yaya Gusau Primary School, Sokoto at 7:54 am.
The Supervisory Presiding Officer, Muhammad Salihu, says there are 27 polling units under the RAC.
By Nicholas Kalu
Voters checking their names at Salvation Army School, Ayobo, Lagos 7: 51 am
By Olusegun Raphael
Obafemi Awolowo Ikeja empty
By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele
BREAKING: APC Chieftain escapes death in Anambra. His mansion burnt
Voter’s and observers waiting for Electoral officers at a polling unit on Durban Street, Wuse 2, FCT. 7:28 am
By Bolaji Ogundele
Senator Remi Tinubu’s polling unit as at 7:06 am
By Kemi Dauda
Ever busy Ikeja under bridge deserted
Photo: Isaac Jimoh Ayodele
VIDEO: Lagos agog for final APC presidential rally
Atiku not in contention, says Senator Adeyemi
- By Jide Orintinsin, Abuja
Akeredolu urges massive votes for Tinubu
- By Osagie Otabor, Akure
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on Ondo people to troop-out enmass on Saturday to vote for presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Akeredolu said the choice of Tinubu could not be faulted owing to political workings of the country.
Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Owo, Owo local government, Akeredolu said Tinubu has a track record of achievement.
The Ondo Governor said Tinubu’s achievements towered above others.
He said: “We are supporting him not because we are from the same tribe but because he’s competent.
“Tinubu is a trusted and tested leader. Our insistence on Southern Presidency is for fairness and equality.
An Awoist and legal practitioner, Barr. Eddy Osifo, had faulted comments by Chief Afe Babalola that the outcome of next Saturday’s presidential election would depend on the deepness of the candidates’ pocket.
Osifo argued that the winner would depend on the level of sophistication and political methodology.
In a statement in Akure, Barr. Osifo said Tinubu, appeared more sophisticated and methodical in a approach to campaigns as well as reaching out to electorates.
Barr. Osifo stated that Tinubu has the brightest chance of winning the presidential election.
He said the victory of Tinubu would not be dependent on deep pockedtedness but the level of sophistication in style.
“If Tinubu wins on Saturday, it will not be due to his deep pocketedness but to the level of sophistication in his style.”
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