The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have pledged peaceful and credible Governorship election in Kogi state come Nov. 11.

Kogi INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Gabriel Longpet, and Kogi Police Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, gave the assurance during a workshop organised by the International Press Centre (IPC) for 26 journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, August 30, 2023.

Longpet said that the Commission has made adequate preparations to consolidate the last Feb. 25 and March 18 polls to ensure that the Nov. 11 Governorship election in Kogi is peaceful, hitch-free, fair and credible.

“We hope to ensure that all results of the governorship election in the 3,508 polling units in 239 wards across the state are transmitted electronically to do away with any attempt at tampering with manual results on transfer to collation centres.

“We are in synergy with all stakeholders, including the security operatives, civil society organisations (CSOs) and the Media to ensure we get it right come Nov 11,” he said.

The REC called on all the 18 political parties and candidates participating in the election to educate and sensitize their members and supporters about the need to conduct themselves orderly for the peaceful conduct of the election.

Ovye-Aya, on his part, said the Police were prepared to ensure tight security during the Kogi guber election to checkmate activities of criminal elements from disrupting the process.

The command’s image maker said, “Security operatives in Kogi are not going to leave anything to chance and will protect all electorates before, during and after the election.”

“All troublemakers, especially political thugs, should know that we shall deal with them in accordance with the law,” he warned.

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The IPC Media Workshop was aimed at enlightening practitioners in Kogi on their significant roles in the Peaceful and successful conduct of the Guber election come Nov 11.

The governorship elections in Kogi states scheduled for 21st November will be keenly contested by a total of 22 candidates jostling for the governorship seats.

The final list published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and signed by the Acting Secretary to the Commission, U. F. Usman, shows that 22 candidates are to contest for the governorship seat in Kogi state alongside their deputies.

A breakdown of the contestants for the Kogi Governorship election, their deputies and parties is as follows:

S/N Kogi State Name of Candidate Party

1. Governor Isah Yakubu Kamaldeen AA

Deputy Aina Sanmi Kenedy AA

2. Governor Dickson F. Fred Accord

Deputy Davidson Olu Accord

3. Governor Ukenya Musa ACD

Deputy Daodu Kingsley Ojeifo ACD

4. Governor Michael Abdullahi AD

Deputy Rashidat Wokili AD

5. Governor Usman Zainab ADC

Deputy Adewale Akilo ADC

6. Governor Odufu Cosmas Friday APA

Deputy Yakubu Abdullahi APA

7. Governor Prince Abubakar Audu APC

Deputy Hon. James Abiodun Faleke APC

8. Governor Akwu Umar Goodman APGA

Deputy Catherine Ohunene Maliki APGA

9. Governor Yinka Cherry Oloruntoba CPP

Deputy Hajiya Zainab Audu CPP

10. Governor Philips Ezekiel Koleola DPC

Deputy Fashe Funmi Onyioza DPC

11. Governor Abubakar Ibrahim DPP

Deputy Mohammed Abubakar Alfa DPP

12. Governor Ibrahim Adejoh ID

Deputy Abubakar Mayaki ID

13. Governor Raji Ogirima KOWA

Deputy Hajiya Hawa Sulieman KOWA

14. Governor Philips Omeiza Ozovehe Salawu LP

Deputy Yusuf Mamman Dantalle LP

15. Governor Mohammed Ibrahim Dangana NCP

Deputy Omiachi Oyibo Joseph NCP

16. Governor Mallam Abdul Hussein NNPP

Deputy Alori Joseph Sunday NNPP

17. Governor Hon. Emmanuel Daikwo (JP) PDC

Deputy Hon. Hamza Musa Loko PDC

18. Governor Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada PDP

Deputy Abayomi Awoniyi PDP

19. Governor Emmanuel Enesi Ozigi PPA

Deputy Ibrahim Bako Tajudeen PPA

20. Governor Dr. Ojuh Godwin Hussein PPN

Deputy Ibrahim Lawal Mohammed Dutse PPN

21. Governor Enema Paul SDP

Sheidu Mohammed Obansa SDP

22. Governor Saád Mukailu Yaro UDP

Deputy Ahmed Sule Obyetor UDP