The gubernatorial race in Kogi State is currently underway, with three candidates vying for the position. Usman Ododo from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muri Ajaka from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Dino Melaye from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are in a closely contested competition. According to the latest figures from 149 polling units across five local government areas, Usman Ododo is in the lead with 21,047 votes, closely followed by Muri Ajaka with 7,324 votes. Dino Melaye trails behind with 2,529 votes.
Notably, Ajaka has garnered substantial support in the Kogi East senatorial district, his home region.
Meanwhile, at Governor Yahaya Bello’s polling unit, the APC won 840 votes, while the PDP and SDP scored zero.
In a twist, Dino Melaye claimed victory in his polling unit at Iluafon Quarters, Aiyetoro-Gbede, Ijumu LG, securing 210 votes. The APC followed with 22 votes, ADC with seven, and SDP with one vote.
Ajaka, the SDP candidate, also emerged victorious in his polling unit at Grade 1 Area Court, Ajaka Ward 07 in Igalamela/Odolu LG, amassing 111 votes. The APC secured five votes, while the PDP and ADC scored zero.
As the counting and collation processes unfold, the political landscape in Kogi State is tense, promising an intriguing conclusion to the gubernatorial contest.