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Usman Ododo

January 20, 2024

Kogi to mandate free exam fees for public school students

The commissioner emphasised that the government’s plan was to raise globally competitive students in all fields.

Governor Yahaya Bello
December 7, 2023

Court fines Yahaya Bello N500 million; Kogi gov to tender public apology for violent attack on Ajaka

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also directed Mr Bello to tender a public apology to Mr Ajaka “for the gross and unwarranted violation” of his rights.

Yahaya Bello and Muritala Yakubu Ajaka
December 2, 2023

Kogi: Women, youths beg Ajaka to accept guber poll defeat

Mr Dele called on security agencies to rise to the occasion to maintain the existing peace in the state.

Muritala Ajaka Photo Credit: Tribune
December 1, 2023

Unknown gunmen attacked residence of electoral commissioner in Kogi: INEC

Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of INEC’s resident electoral commissioner, Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, an official said.

Photos from incident scene (Credit: INEC)
November 29, 2023

Election is over; don’t create problems for us in Kogi, police tell party supporters

The police commissioner in Kogi made the plea after some party supporters protested at the INEC office on Wednesday.

Police commissioner Bethrand Onuoha and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
November 19, 2023

I’m smarter than all APC members in Kogi, Yahaya Bello boasts

“They call themselves leaders but mislead the people. You all are idiots because I’m smarter than all of you,” he added.

Yahaya Bello (Credit: Yahaya Bello)
November 15, 2023

Group says Kogi guber election most credible

“This is as the election was adjudged free and fair, even by the teeming Kogi electorate.”

Polling unit
November 14, 2023

Kogi election flawed; INEC setting Nigeria up for anarchy, SDP’s Ajaka fumes

The SDP candidate also expressed doubt in the judiciary, saying he will not go to court to challenge the election outcome.

INEC, Ajaka
November 14, 2023

We had clear win in Kogi guber poll, prepared for any litigation: APC

Mr Fanwo described the outcome of the election in Kogi as a “resounding victory” that would be difficult for anyone to upturn in the courts.

APC flag
November 14, 2023

INEC should do more to earn voters’ trust: ADC chair

He advised the governor-elect in Kogi State, Usman Ododo, to demonstrate love for the people with all his heart.

African Democratic Congress (ADC)