In the first off-cycle elections since the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) oversees the crucial process of electing governors in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states for new four-year terms. With 46,084 regular and ad hoc staff deployed, and accreditation from 126 national and international organizations, the elections draw attention from 11,000 observers and 80 media organizations.
Across the three states, all 18 political parties vie for victory, fielding a total of 137,934 agents. To ensure a secure environment, the police mobilize 92,565 personnel, including assets such as helicopters and gunboats. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, reveals that the elections span 10,470 polling units across 649 electoral wards in 56 local government areas.
As the day unfolds, real-time updates capture notable moments, from the arrival of candidates like APC's Ahmed Ododo to the enforcement of movement restrictions by security officers. Stay tuned for live coverage and in-depth insights into the unfolding democratic exercise.
