In a daring assault during the early hours of Friday, armed assailants targeted the residence of Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpet, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to INEC post on her official Facebook page, “at approximately 3:30 am, a tense confrontation unfolded as the assailants confronted security personnel stationed at Dr. Longpet’s residence, resulting in a prolonged gun battle lasting over 30 minutes before reinforcements could arrive”. Despite no reported casualties, the exchange of gunfire inflicted significant property damage, highlighting the gravity of the incident. This comes on the…
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In a recent development, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of obstructing their access to election materials utilized in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State. Following a directive from the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, INEC was ordered to allow SDP access for a forensic assessment of the election materials. However, the SDP’s Director of New Media, Isaiah Davies Ijele, alleges that INEC is failing to comply. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ijele stated, “A court order was served to INEC on Monday, and our team of forensic experts has been in…
In a shocking development, Mr Bertrand Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, is facing accusations of deploying a mix of police personnel and thugs to ambush the legal team of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The alleged incident unfolded as SDP lawyers, along with forensic experts and INEC officers, were inspecting election materials in compliance with an order from the Kogi State Governorship Elections Tribunal. Mr Faruk Adejoh Audu, spokesperson for the Muri / Sam Campaign network, claims, “Unuoha, allegedly complicit in the orchestrated insurrection, dispersed the thugs under pressure from Abuja after public outrage over the violent…
In a recent development, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi State has adjourned its sitting indefinitely, awaiting the completion of the inspection of election materials by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) During the resumed hearing, the SDP acknowledged the cooperation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the inspection process, as permitted by the tribunal’s order, but requested additional time. The tribunal had previously directed INEC to provide certified copies of electoral materials from the November 11 off-cycle election in the state to the SDP within 48 hours. These materials, including the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and result…
In a shocking turn of events today, Governor Yahaya Bello’s thugs, disguised in Social Democratic Party (SDP) T-shirts and brandishing posters of Muri/Sam, orchestrated a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office headquarters in Lokoja on November 29, 2023. According to Mr. Yusuf O, who provided crucial information on the incident, the protesters aimed to obstruct Muri/Sam’s legal team from scrutinizing electoral materials under contention. Journalists at the scene, upon interrogation, uncovered that the purported SDP supporters were, in fact, operatives working on behalf of Governor Yahaya Bello, strategically using SDP attire to sow confusion among the public. The…
In a shocking turn of events, the governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello, is accused of deploying over 500 thugs to disrupt the proceedings at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Lokoja. The thugs, reportedly adorned in SDP T-shirts and posters, are said to have been tasked with preventing the examination of documents and materials related to the November 11 Governorship Elections in Kogi State. According to Faruk Adejoh-Audu, the spokesman for the Muri-Sam Governorship Campaign Council of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), the orchestrated attack aims to compromise materials crucial for their petition at the tribunal.…
In a recent development, the Kogi State Government has officially issued a query to Abdulrazak Isa Koto, the Ohimege Igu Kotonkarfe and chairman of the Lokoja/Koto Traditional Council. The query pertains to the alleged failure of the traditional ruler to maintain peace during a visit by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka, to Koto-Karfe. The government accuses the traditional ruler of not displaying sufficient concern following clashes between supporters of the two political factions, which resulted in the tragic death of a woman. The query suggests that the monarch may have taken sides, implicating him in partisan politics.…
In a significant development at the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the presiding Judge, Justice Yusuf Birnin-Kudu, granted Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, access to certified true copies of election documents related to the November 11 election in Kogi State. Lead Counsel to Muritala Ajaka, John Adele, SAN, and S.E. Aruwa, SAN, raised concerns before the tribunal, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had denied their legal team access to certified true copies of crucial documents used in the election. Justice Birnin-Kudu, citing the Constitution, 1999 as amended and the Electoral Act, 2023,…
In the aftermath of the Kogi State gubernatorial election, marred by allegations of fraud by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), reports are emerging of escalating violence in Kogi East. The focus of the unrest appears to be on the destruction of properties belonging to Social Democratic Party (SDP) members by purported All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs. One notable figure in this turmoil is Alhaji Yakubu Okala, the Auditor General for Kogi State. Allegedly, his boys are reportedly engaging in a spree of property destruction across Kogi East, particularly targeting areas where SDP secured significant support in the election. A distressing…
In a compelling sermon at the Solemn Faith International Church in Woji, Port Harcourt, Pastor Mathew James Eleojo declared, “Men may give awards, but God bestows a divine reward.” The pastor addressed the congregation on the theme “Access To Kingdom Double Reward,” urging believers to understand the significance of their service to God. Key Points from Pastor Mathew James Eleojo’s Message: Pastor Eleojo stressed that believers serve a God who acknowledges and rewards their efforts (Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 22:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8). The pastor emphasized that every level of service comes with its unique reward, citing biblical references (Revelation…