The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced election results of 18 out of 21 Local Government Areas in Kogi state, with the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Usman Ododo leading.
In the governorship election conducted on Saturday, November 11, Ododo is currently leading in Adavi, Ajaokuta, Bassa, Ijumu, Kabba-Bunu, Kogi Koton-Karfe, Mopamuro, Ogori Magongo, Okehi, Okene, Yagba East and Yagba West Local government areas.
From the 18 already declared results from the local governments, APC is leading with 417,166 votes, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is trailing with 208,503 votes, while People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is holding tight to the third position with 41,925 votes.
The electoral umpire is expected to announce results from Ibaji, Lokoja, and Igalamela-Odolu Local government areas once the collation resumes by 4pm.
