Yobe state
APC: 151, 459
LP: 2, 406
PDP: 198, 567
NNPP: 18, 270
Source: INEC
3:37
*Election Results Update*
Oke Onigbin ward isin local government KWARA STATE.
PU 001 (Garage)
*Presidential*
APC: 145
PDP:39
LP:24
PU 002 (All saint school)
APC: 140
PDP: 35
LP: 53
PU 003 (Area Office)
APC: 85
PDP:20
LP: 15
PU 004 (Court)
APC: 223
PDP: 46
LP: 35
PU 005 (Igbesi)
APC:42
PDP:26
LP:8
PU 006 (Adigun)
APC: 45
PDP:14
LP:
SDP:3
YPP:3
PU 007 (Health Center)
APC: 57
PDP: 25
LP: 21
PU 008 (All saint)
APC: 18
PDP: 10
LP: 15
SDP: 5
PU 009 (community school)
APC: 90
PDP:39
LP35
11:45
2023 Elections: Obi wins Governor Ortom’s polling unit
Polling station 016 Tse-Ortom
Presidential:
LP 489
PDP 0
APC 0
9:29
PU 085, Ward 3 Alausa Ikeja
Presidential
APC: 33
PDP: 1
LP: 8
9:13
PU 085, Ward 3 Alausa Ikeja
Presidential
APC: 33
PDP: 1
LP: 8
9:08
IYIN WARD B FINAL RESULTS
PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS
APC:2,354
PDP:208
LP:71
SDP:13
SENATORIAL
APC:2,476
PDP:82
LP:0
SDP:119
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
APC:2,392
PDP:81
LP:0
SDP:192
My ward
8:41
WARD 12 UNIT 003 CHERUBIM/SERAPHIM HALL RUMUIGBO, PORT HARCOURT.
House of Rep
APC- 19
SDP-15
ADC-1
PDP-40
LP-142
Senate
APC -13
SDP-11
ADC-1
PDP-37
LP-147
PRESIDENTIAL
APC -12
SDP-1
ADC-1
PDP-11
LP-187
7:39
At Ward 1 unit APC leads with 85 votes, PDP 72, Labour party 45 for presidential. While PDP leads the senetorial with 52 votes to APC 38
7:34
APC leads at Ward 5 unit 49 with 108 votes PDP 89 votes, AAC 2,LP 65 ZLP- ,
7:31
We are still here at Oko oba millennium estate ward 10 PU 20, ifako ijaye
7:22
APC leads at Ward C5 Polling Unit 040 for presidential Election.
Ward C5 Polling Unit 040: Ikorodu
Total Voters 310
LP- 119
PDP 8
APC 168
AAC 1
ACCORD 2
ADP 1
ZLP 1
Null and Void 10
7:17
Majority have been robbed of their votes- Olijebu of Ijebu -Owo
From Bola Ojuola, Akure
A First class traditional ruler in Ondo state, Oba Kofoworola Oladehinde Ojomo, the Olijebu of Ijebu Owo has said that majority of Nigerian people have been robbed of their right to participate in Saturday’s election due to the scarcity of cash and fuel occasioned by Central Bank policy to redesign the currency note.
The Oba who retired as a Major General in the Nigerian Army in year 2000 said majority of people did not take part in the elections not because they are not interested but because of the situation in the country.
According to him, those who stayed away have only given the opportunity to the people who do not share there view to choose for them.
We have talked talked to our people before the election on the reason why they should go out to vote..
The Oba who was recently promoted to a first class traditional ruler was however of the opinion that the new currency policy might have been targeted at some few individuals.
He noted that for him and his household and his workers they have gone to exercise their voting right.
He was satisfied that despite low turnout, the election was peaceful.
Also, the MD/CEO Klick Konnect Network, Chief Alex Ajipe has described yesterday’s outing as a success.
At Unit 16, Uso/Emure ward 11 where he voted ,Ajipe said he was satisfied with the turnout of voters.
6:59
Elections: Kwara South Senatorial candidates, Ashiru, Ibrahim, commends INEC
Kehinde AKINPELU,ILORIN
Kwara South Senatorial candidates under All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Lola Ashiru and People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the seamless electoral process.
The candidates who spoke with journalists shortly after casting their votes at different polling units said the accreditation and voting processes were better compared to what was obtainable before.
Sen. Ashiru who voted at Polling Unit 006, ward 3 in Shawo Central said comparing the exercise to the last dispensation, this is better off.
”It is better organised and seamless but isn’t really easy for the illiterates because I also had to ask a lot of questions regarding the ballot boxes differentiation.
”The logistics and promptness is good and very orderly unlike when there is quantum of security agencies.
”Now people are beginning to understand that voting is their right which should be done without hindrance,” he said.
Sen. Ashiru however noted that there was still room for improvement
”INEC has done well but a lot still has to be covered because what works well in developed countries might not be very ideal for this place.
”I think we should find a way out because majority of people in Kwara South are not too literate. The process should be more seamless and localised,” he said.
On his part, Sen. Ibrahim who voted in Polling Unit 005, Ojoku ward in Ojoku said the improvement in technology and logistics made the election better than it was in 2019.
He said the peaceful conduct of the elections showed that Nigerians will be given opportunity to make a better choice.
”Accreditation of voters and voting went peacefully, and the BVAS that was introduced made everything fast.
”The turnout is impressive and there was no sign of aparthy,” Ibrahim said.
6:54
Kwara State Commissioner for works and transportation Engr Rotimi Iliasu has expressed delight over the peaceful conduct of voters in the presidential and Senatorial elections
Speaking with newsmen after casting his vote at LGEA Primary school Olooru polling unit 001 Moro Local government area, he expressed satisfaction on the large turn out of voters despite the challenges in the country.
He also commended INEC for discharging it’s duty effective urging the electoral umpire to sustain the tempo
Also Speaking, Political Chieftain in Moro local government area of the state
Chief Theophilus Sunday Oyebiyi after casting his vote at Budo-Oke Dispensary Polling Unit 001 in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State also expressed delight on the large numbers of voters despite all odds.
He also expressed satisfaction on the peaceful conduct of the elections in the state
He called on INEC to keep the flag flying.
A chieftain of All progressive Congress APC Chief Wole Oke also expressed joy over the peaceful and large turn out of voters even as he also expressed confidence on his people for doing the right thing at the right time.
He also urged INEC to sustain the tempo.
6:46
Violence erupted at Anifowoshe ‘ward 08’ Ubandawaki, Ilorin West LGA of Ilorin during yesterday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The ward in question is the voting spot for former Minister of Sports who is also the PDP Senatorial candidate for Kwara Central, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi.
Elections materials did not arrive at the centre until around 1:00pm as voters had to endure the scorching heat awaiting the materials and the officials deployed to the area.
Abdullahi in an all white attire had also joined the queue deploring every attempts made in his honour to shunt the queue. Moments before his turn, a supposed agent of a rival political party had insisted that the candidate should be the last to cast his vote, citing “equal rights.”
All attempts at convincing him that the Minister had actually taken his turn had proved abortive and when it was apparent that he would not allow him to vote, Abdullahi’s supporters had to bundle him out of the way of their boss.
Through out this moment, there was no presence of any security operatives on ground in the area. The Kwaran state Police Command had adopted a patrolling mechanism for the monitoring of the polls.
The agent in question had cleverly put a call across to his fellows who had promptly come in their tens throwing chairs at will with threats to kill. The Minister was unperturbed urging his supporters to maintain their calm. The process was obstructed for about 30 minutes before the Police patrol team came in to restore the much needed sanity into the system.
Abdullahi blamed the development development on the late arrival of election materials to the area. He however lauded the INEC staff on duty and “my entire people in general” for not allowing emotions to override their sense of decency during that “moment of anger.”
ENDS
6:30pm
Obi wins his polling unit, APC, PDP score zero votes
Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) has won the presidential election in his polling unit in Anambra state.
At polling unit 19 in Agulu 2 ward of Anaocha LGA where Obi voted, the LP got 236 votes.
However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got zero votes at the polling unit.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) got three votes, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) secured two votes
6:17pm
Labour slam PDP, APC at Pamanda Abule-egba
See results
Presidential
LP: 121
APC: 67
PDP: 11
6:13pm
Pamanda Abule-egba
Labour slam PDP, APC with wide range
The presidential candidate for Labour party won the polling unit of Pamanda Abule-egba with 121 vote, APC with 67 while PDP gathered 11 votes
Majority of the vote shun the counting of reps
6:12
2023; Tinubu wins in Sanwo-Olu’s polling unit
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu won his polling Unit, 006, Ward E3, Lagos Island.
See the result below:
PRESIDENTIAL:
APC – 86
PDP – 03
LP – 05
SENATE:
APC – 90
PDP – 11
YPP – 02
REPS:
APC – 90
PDP – 11
ADC – 03
5:20
2023: Tinubu Wins Obi At Obasanjo’s Polling Unit
Segun Ayinde.
Presidential Candidate of All Progressive Party (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has won at President Olusegun Obasanjo Polling Unit in the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
Tinubu defeated the former president anointed candidate of Labour Party(LP) Peter Obi in a wide margin.
Shortly after counting the valid votes at Obasanjo’s Polling Unit at Ward 11, Unit 22, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, the All Progressive Party(APC) candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu with 56 votes defeated Obi.
Giving the break down of the votes, Obi scored 9 votes, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubarka scored 7, while Tinubu polled 56 as the highest votes cast.
The void votes in the polling unit were more than the individual votes of both Atiku and Obi as 10 votes were voided.
In a twist to the results in the polling unit, the PDP scored 31 votes, while the APC scored 37 votes for the Senate.
Obi’s Labour Party only scored 1 vote for the Senate.No
5:10
Oyetola, wife cast vote in Iragbiji, lauds earlier peaceful process
… expresses worry over violent attacks in some parts of Osun
… reaffirms his belief in God for APC victory
Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past Osun Governor and his wife, Kafayat, on Saturday, cast their vote at Ward 1, Unit 10, Boripe Local Government Area of the State.
Oyetola, who applauded the peaceful electoral process and turnout of voters at his polling unit, however raised serious concerns over reports of severe attacks on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in some parts of the State particular in Ijesaland and Ile-Ife.
Addressing journalists shortly after he casts his vote, the former Governor decried the spate of political violence in Osun especially in Ijesaland, saying it is unfortunate that heinous acts of political hoodlums were not curtailed till election day notwithstanding that official report of the incidences were made available to security agencies.
He however expressed confidence in God for his party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima to emerge victorious saying, “by God’s grace, we are winning the election of today.”
“Going by the situation of where I voted, the process was peaceful, INEC officials were found at the polling unit. The election is going on well. But I have heard reports of some destruction in some parts of the State particularly in Ilesa and Atakunmosa West and Atakunmosa East. Very unfortunate, despite the fact that we have been on this for a while.
“Our members have been driven out of their homes before the election. With all the noise we made to the security agencies with the aim of ensuring that they provide adequate security so that people are able to cast their votes without being molested or intimidated, it appears those hoodlums still had their way. I will be surprised if our people could be to allowed to vote in those areas.
“If people are not guaranteed their safety, the tendency is that they may not want to come out at all to cast their votes and this may lead to voter apathy. Though the security agents are trying but this is a preventable thing. Ordinarily it shouldn’t have been allowed to happen at all. Once you drive away voters, they are not likely to come back, so, that is my fear.
“Well, I must commend members of our party and the entire people of the state for exercising their civic responsibilities inspite all the harassment and intimidation. For the past two to three months, there have been killings, and about three to five days ago, five members of our party were killed around Ijesa axis, and that could have prevented and scared people away from voting.
“But in spite of that, people are still very willing to cast their votes for the candidate of their choice which I believe in any case is APC. So, we are still going to win by the grace of God,” Oyetola said.
4:54
APC National Chairman, Adamu commends INEC for peaceful election. By Samson Osuo -Lafia.
The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Saturday commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for conducting a hitch free election.
Abdullahi Adamu made the commendation during an interview with Journalist shortly after casting his Vote at Government Reserved Area (GRA) Polling Unit 010, Agwan Rimi ward in Keffi, headquarter of Keffi Local Government Council of Nasarawa State.
Adamu who expressed satisfaction with the arrangement of INEC and conduct of the election, said the Presidential and National Assembly elections was orderly and peaceful.
“Well it appears very orderly, that is what I witnessed since I came here, very orderly and it will appear INEC has done a better job than the previous ones, the process is commendable and orderly, I commend them but there is always room for improvement”.
Adamu who stated that the election witnessed high turnout of voters, promised to lead his party to victory in all the elections.
“we are working hard to win and by the grace of God we shall come home smiling and thanking God at the end”.
While appreciating the electorates for coming out en – mass to participate in the election, he charged them to remain peaceful always.
4:43
The Governor of Ebonyi state Casting his vote at his polling unite in Onuofokuru in Umunaga ward 10 polling Unit 013. In Ohaozara local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
4:40
2023: Osinbajo Express Peaceful Election Process At Polling Unit.
Segun Ayinde.
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that Presidential and National Assembly elections at his polling units in Egunrege, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, went on peacefully.
He disclosed this shortly after casting his vote at Ward 1, Polling Unit 2, at Egunrege, expressing concern that such happens all over the state.
“This is my poling booth. The Egunrege poling booth is very peaceful and I hope this is the same all across the state”. he said
4:16
Voters Protest in Yenagoa over non availability of electoral materials
By Odie Ramon
Some eligible voters in Yenagoa stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Bayelsa State to protest against non voting in some parts of the State capital.
Voting could not hold in Wards 4, 6 and 8 in Yenagoa due to shortage in the ballot papers for the Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency Election into the House of Representatives.
Some voters had claimed that 48,500 ballot papers were missing, sparking protests in Agudama Community that there would be no election until they are produced.
The Supervising Presiding officer, Austin Akekere had confirmed that only 1,500 ballot materials were received.
The absence of election in the three wards resulted in protests at the INEC Bayelsa headquarters located in the Swali axis of the State capital as voters chanted “We Must Vote”
This resulted in shooting and tension at the INEC Headquarters when the Resident Electoral Commissioner Mr. Alex Hart arrived the scene, and tried to address the crowd, as security operatives fired warning shots into the sky to disperse the crowd.
The protesters alleged that, they were not given right to vote, as there are no visible iNEC staff at Imgbi , Azikoro, Kpansia, Okaka down to Opolo.
The REC alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ali later addressed the protesters to calm them down.
In an interview with journalists, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC Bayelsa, Mr. Wilfred Ifogah said the election in the affected areas would go on later in the day.
In areas such as Brass and Southern Ijaw election material and INEC Adhoc Staff arrived late in the Local Government Areas, hence accreditation and voting commenced late in the afternoon in most polling units.
*Kwara Gov satisfied with voter turnouts, peaceful ballot, hopeful of APC victory*
• Upbeat about APC victory
Kehinde, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed satisfaction with voters’ turnouts for the presidential and parliamentary elections, but called on the electoral umpire to quickly work on reports of the BVAS machines malfunctioning in some locations in the state.
The Governor balloted at exactly 1:28p.m. at his Idigba Polling Unit 004 of Adewole Area of Ilorin West, telling reporters he is upbeat about the ruling All Progressives Congress emerging victorious at the elections.
AbdulRazaq expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the election, a feat for which he commended the security agencies which he said have been up and doing so far.
“It is a good turnout despite the late arrival of INEC materials and malfunctioning of Biomodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines in some areas. Electorate are ready to wait to exercise their franchise,” AbdulRazaq told reporters shortly after casting his ballot alongside his wife, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, and members of his immediate family.
“I call on those who are yet to vote to come out and vote. APC will succeed eventually, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the next president of Nigeria.
4:11
*Kwara Gov satisfied with voter turnouts, peaceful ballot, hopeful of APC victory*
• Upbeat about APC victory
Kehinde, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed satisfaction with voters’ turnouts for the presidential and parliamentary elections, but called on the electoral umpire to quickly work on reports of the BVAS machines malfunctioning in some locations in the state.
The Governor balloted at exactly 1:28p.m. at his Idigba Polling Unit 004 of Adewole Area of Ilorin West, telling reporters he is upbeat about the ruling All Progressives Congress emerging victorious at the elections.
AbdulRazaq expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the election, a feat for which he commended the security agencies which he said have been up and doing so far.
“It is a good turnout despite the late arrival of INEC materials and malfunctioning of Biomodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines in some areas. Electorate are ready to wait to exercise their franchise,” AbdulRazaq told reporters shortly after casting his ballot alongside his wife, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, and members of his immediate family.
“I call on those who are yet to vote to come out and vote. APC will succeed eventually, and Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the next president of Nigeria.
“Security situation is good. Security agencies are doing their best. Things are calm, just like the last elections (2019). But the late arrival of INEC materials may affect voting, and I hope they stay long enough for everyone to vote.”
4:00 Pm
2023: Abiodun Laments INEC’s Failure To Provide Adequate Cards For Party’s Agents.
Segun Ayinde.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has lamented the inability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide enough cards for agents of the All Progressive Part(APC) at various polling booths in the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.
He stated this before casting his vote at Ward 3, Units 2, Ita-Osanyin in Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State on Saturday
Abiodun, who said that lack of adequate provision of the cards by INEC to APC’s agents for easy representation at polling units caused hitches in the election process across in some part of the state
He stressed that he was yet to confirm the cause, insisting whether it applied to agents of other political parties in the state, adding that he was impressed by the turn out of the people at his polling units.
The governor thanked INEC for working hard during the election period, saying it was usual for INEC to have slight hitches because the election is a massive tasks for the electoral body.
He, therefore, called on the men of pen profession to show professionalism in their reportage of the election process, noting that he and the public depends on them for information the election period.
“From all that i have been told so far, it appears to be going well enough, there are few hitches early this morning which centered around the issue of agent identification and cards i am told INEC did not provide enough cards for agents to identify themselves and represents themselves to the various polling units.”
“I am yet to confirm what cause that i am not sure whether this applies to all parties but our party agents have complained but i believed that some arrangement have been worked out and you know voting has started and the voters turn outs are impressive which is very exiting and everything seems to be peaceful.”
“I want to thank INEC for that hard working put into the is process and obviously taken up more responsibilities that we have in the past, so one must definitely appreciate what they have done . You know it is not unusual there slight hitches that are there it is such tasks as massive as this and i am sure that at the end of the day all will go well, even the next election there will be an incumbent leader.”
“I want to thanks you encourage to go out and you will be out eyes and ears because there is limited movement, i will not be able to go round because how many place will i be able to go to i will like to hear from you as to what you have seen so that we can use that for feed back for umpires of this electoral process.” he added
3:57
Creation of additional Polling Units, a blessing to Nigeria Democracy – Ex deputy Governor. By Samson Osuo -Lafia.
Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Silas Ali Agara, said the creation of additional Polling Units has led to decongest the high number of Voters in the old Polling Units.
Agara who is the Federal Commissioner, representing Nasarawa State in the National Population Commission, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview, shortly after casting his Vote at the CMS Primary School Polling Unit in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Council of the State.
According to him before now Polling Units in many places used to be congested with voters, adding that with the creation of additional ones, the situation is now less stressful.
Agara however, pointed out that INEC would have carried out more sensitization programme concerning the creation to enable Voters at the rural areas to check where to cast their Votes early.
“I commend INEC for the creation of additional Polling Units, the creation has led to decongest Polling Units, the only problem is that some voters are moving from one Polling Unit to another to check their names, INEC would have done more in sensitizing Voters at the rural areas to free them from over stressing themselves”.
While describing the election in his area as peaceful, the Former Deputy Governor charged the people of the State to avoid acts capable of disrupting the existing peace of the area.
Meanwhile, the state Governor Abdullahi Sule who casted his vote at Gudi his Country home at 12 noon Commended the electorates for their peaceful dispositio.
He called on the people of the State to show understanding and remain peace during and after the election.
3:35pm
From Jigawa state, Standard Times Correspondent Jabiru Hassan reported that the election materials were distributed early nd the Adhoc-staff reported as recommended although there is some minor issues with BVAS due to face capturing. Similarly, there is good security and bigwigs politicians trooped to their various poling units and casted their votes without obstacles. More details later……..
3:33pm
In all the local government Area of Ebonyi state are all commencing their Voting peacefully in the State.
2:29pm
Gov Akeredolu casts vote, urges voters to go out and vote
-as state witnesses low turn out of voters
From Bola Ojuola, Akure
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Saturday cast his vote in ward 5, unit 6, ljebu Owo, his home town.
This is just as the state witnessed low turn out of voters in towns and villages.
The Governor arrived his polling unit at exactly 10:47am amidst cheers from voters at the unit.
After the initial technical hiccups of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) which lasted for about eight minutes, Governor Akeredolu was accredited at exactly 10:55am and immediately cast his vote.
Speaking with journalists shortly after exercising his franchise, the Governor said he was not too impressed with the turn out of voters. He however expressed hope that more voters will come out before voting ends.
His words:”Probably, this initial hiccup applied to me only because several people have passed through this and they didn’t have much problem.
“And I believe that it was caused by the surging crowd, you know they had to clear the crowd, and at a point, they felt it was because I am wearing white, whichever one, the important thing is that at the end of the day, the BVAS machine captured me. That’s all. So, when there is some delay, we should expect it but I have cast my vote.
“Well, I am not too impressed yet with the turnout but I expect that many people will come out. But we need to be larger than this, I have always voted here. But I know that people are going to come out. We are more and it’s too early in the day now, since they know you come and vote and go. So everybody will come out at their own convenient time. Many people will still come and vote.
“But for me, INEC has displayed their Independence, I don’t see anything they are doing now. At least, at this polling booth, I don’t know what is happening in other places but they have been cautious. Those who are there, they are been cautious and I believe that is their Independence. For now, I don’t know what is happening in other places.”
When Standard Times went round Owo and Akure it was observed that there was low turn out of voters at poling units
2:16
The candidate of APC for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency has reinstated his believe that he will emerge at the poll.
Akinlade who spoke with our Correspondemt said the process was smooth and peaceful in his constituency amd lauded INEC for the wonderful job done
2:14
Voting has ended in some parts of Owode Yewa, Ogun State. When our Correspondent got there, we were informed that collation amd sorting will commence as from 2:30pm
Voters still on queue at Atan Ward 006, Ado Odo Ogun State at 2.11pm.But they are orderly a.d the security is tight
1:35
Standard Times Newspapers correspondent also took her Election tour to Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.
The major road blocks in towns from Osogbo are Old garage, Ayetoro junction, Stadium roundabout and in Ikirun, the Alamisi junction.
From Osogbo, fifteen minutes drive to Ikirun, the road was free. Electorates were on queues in their different Wards and Units.
People also trooped out in wards and Units visited.
So far, there is no report of problems or harrament from anybody.
1:34
After voting, electorates within Adigun street area of Ikeja, where APC presidential candidate, Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu casted his vote trooped en-mass into the house of Folashade Ojo, the daughter of the Asiwaju where foods and drinks were served….
1:28
Now in Agege
Majority of underage and age individual, were found playing football on the main road of Pero bus stop, Ogba.
However, in Ogba road no polling unit were seen on sight, as no security personnel too were available around the axis
Both age and under age were seen moping up the road with football playing.
Obsevering ahead, the Hausa community was full of enthusiastic as security and party agent on ground confirmed that the exercise have been calm and cool
Around ifako-ijaye, ward 10, Unit 07
Standard Times learnt the INEC official arrived late at about past 12pm, when most polling unit has cast their vote.
The voter’s were seen in orderly as they await for their turn.
The voter’s also added that the BVAS machine is working perfectly as expected.
1:27
A visit to Ifon in Orolu Local Government, Erin and Okinni in Ifelodun Local Government
also on the same axis revealed peaceful atmosphere all through
The towns are about 30kilometers away from Ede.
People tropped out in Mass to cast their votes peacefully in all the areas visited.
I observered that in major polling units visited, security agents numbers is less to the electorates on queue.
Where you have about 2500 electorates on queue and you find two policemen, a Civil Defence officer, that’s all.
So far, it has been peaceful
1:15
Gender Advocacy groups launches campaign against electoral violence against women in Bayelsa
…..tracks cases of violence against women in nationwide
BY ODIE RAMON, YENAGOA.
Gender Advocacy groups in Bayelsa State have launched a campaign to stop Violence Against Women in Politics (Stop-VAWIP) during the Presidential, House of Representatives, and Senate elections in 2023, held tomorrow, the 25th of February.
According to the groups, the different dimension of violence against women including physical, economic, emotional and sexual over the years have limited and reduce women participation in politics and negatively impact Nigeria’s political and socio-economic development and women’s health and general well-being.
The Gender Advocacy groups made up of the GREP/Stop VAWIP, the Gender Response Initiatives (GRIT) and the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC), declared that the Stop-VAWIP campaign is to raise awareness of the harmful effects of violence against women in politics and engage relevant stakeholders to mitigate them, encourage women to actively participate in the electoral process and track and respond to cases of violence against women in politics during the election period.
The Stop VAWIP partners, GRIT led by Barr. Dise Goddy Harry, Executive Director, GREP and Convener of the Stop VAWIP, Bayelsa State, Deaconess Rosemary Oweifawari and the Commandant, NSCDC, Bayelsa, Commandant Lucy Fakoya, agreed that the stop Violence Against Women in Politics (Stop-VAWIP) campaign recognizes the link between gender-based electoral violence and the low level of participation of women in politics and aims to enhance women’s active participation in politics and electoral processes by mitigating violence against women in politics.
Deaconess Rosemary Oweifawari, while addressing newsmen at the NSCDC headquarters in Yenagoa, said “Violence against women takes many forms and has continued to take on new forms and dimensions. Some of them are, but are not limited to, physical, economic, emotional, sexual, and other forms of violence. negative effect on Nigeria’s political and socio-economic development. This violence negatively impacts women’s health and general well-being.”
“Stop-VAWIP is a nationwide initiative. The campaign raises awareness and works with government bodies, civil society, and religious and traditional institutions to increase public awareness and intolerance of violence against women in politics. Ahead of the election tomorrow, we encourage all women in Bayelsa State to exercise their franchise on the election day.”
“May we also bring to the notice of Bayelsans that a situation room has been set up by the Stop VAWIP team with support from the Nigerian civil defence corps, Bayelsa state command and we are now set to receive calls on cases of electoral violence against women from our readily available hotlines 09157201851, 07035440060 and 07035004545”
“Please share these hotlines with every voter, especially women, to call and report incidences of violence that may limit their full participation in politics. The tracking centre is made possible with the support of the NSCDC.”
1:01
At Ibadan north east. Ward B. The governor is done voting. While he encouraged every one to allow peace reign and hope for a better Nigeria
12:58
Elections: Popoola alleges collusion of Kwara REC with Kwara Govt.
Emmanuel kehinde,Ilorin
Mr Saheed Popoola, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) House of Representatives candidate has alleged the Kwara Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Attahiru Madami, of collusion with Kwara government.
Popoola who is vying to represent Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency said this on Saturday in Offa, after casting his vote at Polling Unit 004 Ojomu Central II, Eeso Pataki.
In Kwara, we want the REC to comply with the law in order not to subvert the will of the people by colluding with the government of the day.
”We have it on good authority, the relationship between REC and the state government and we are not comfortable with them.
”We have written a petition earlier to Abuja because we don’t want any chaos in Kwara.
”People’s will must prevail, the votes must count,” the SDP candidate said.
He however commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the introduction of Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) which made the process seamless.
”So far so good, the introduction of BVAS is a mileage in the history of our democracy.
”It has helped because I didn’t spend up to three minutes for accreditation and voting which is an improvement to what we used to have,” he said.
Popoola also noted that there was no voter aparthy as the turn out was impressive.
”The turnout is okay and not different from what we used to have but what is making it look as if it’s low is because accreditation and voting is done together.
”Unlike before that you accredit and come back to vote. Now people get accredited, they vote and they leave,” he
12:51
From Oregun axis
009 ward 3 at Oregun
Majority of people were seen hanging around after they have casted their vote
The INEC officials on ground confirm that the exercise have been calm so far.
Meanwhile at Ipopo/Seriki around Ikeja axis, the exercise has been so calm by observing but the official of INEC around the area decline media interview
Also ahead, a voter all the way from Akute, came to Ikeji to cast his vote for the sake of exercising is franchise, the man said he will return back to Akite on a barefoot.
From Badagry
The voter’s lamented complaint about the BVAS as it slow in working.
However many polling units visited is still calm, as major street of Lagos were seen dry as but with presence of security all around
Around Ojota axis
The securities around Ojota caught some unidentified group of individuals majorly Hausa speaking individuals and few Yoruba’s.
The military around the axis confirm that they found a Knief with one of them as he claimed that he found it on ground.
However, the military around the area said the will take legal actions on them
12:33pm
GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN’ WORDS
WARD 3, UNIT 2, ITA-OSAYIN POLLING UNIT, IPERU, OGUN STATE
“From all that i have been told so far, it appears to be going well enough, there are few hitches early this morning which centered around the issue of agent identification and cards i am told INEC did not provide enough cards for agent to identify themselves and represents themselves to the various polling units i am yet to confirm what cause that i am not sure whether this applies to all parties but our party agents have complained but i believed that some arrangement have been worked out and you know voting has started and the voters turn outs are impressive which is very exiting and everything seems to be peaceful. I want to thank INEC for that hard working put into the is process and obviously taken up more responsibilities that we have in the past, so one must definitely appreciate what they have done . You know it is not unusual there slight hitches that are there it is such tasks as massive as this and i am sure that at the end of the day all will go well, even the next election there will be an incumbent leader. I want to thanks you encourage to go out and you will be out eyes and ears because there is limited movement, i will not be able to go round because how many place will i be able to go to i will like to hear from you as to what you have seen so that we can use that for feed back for umpires of this electoral process”
12:22PM
BREAKING NEWS
By UZORIGWE Gloria
Abakaliki
APGA EBONYI SOUTH ZONE ADOPTS APC UMAHI AS SOLE SENATORIAL CANDIDATE
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone has unanimously adopted the All Progressives Congress Senatorial candidate, Governor David Umahi as her sole candidate for the senatorial elections tomorrow.
In a release by the Party’s State zonal leadership, they said the decision was based on what they described as deliberate exclusion of APGA Executives by its senatorial Candidate, Ifeanyi Eleje, from his campaign activities.
The group viewed Eleje’s action as a total disrespect to the Party’s leadership and structure, hence passed a vote of no confidence on him.
The group in its meeting held February 24 in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, attended by the Party’s zonal chairman, Emmanuel Obasi, all Local government area chairmen of the Party in the zone and other executives, switched their loyalty and adopted Engr. David Umahi as their sole senatorial candidate for the zone.
The release stated in part: “We, the Ebonyi South APGA EXCOS therefore resolved that Engr David Nweze Umahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, has been adopted by APGA Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone, as our sole candidate for the Ebonyi South Senatorial position.
“With this development, all the LGA Chairmen, Ward Chairmen and entire members of the APGA party, Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone have pledged their unalloyed support for Engr David Nweze Umahi.
“We withdraw our support for APGA Senatorial candidate, Sir Ifeanyi Eleje, because of his deliberate exclusion of APGA EXCOS from his campaign activities.”
The pictures above is at polling unit 14 and 15 at 003 and 4 of the ward 12 under Abakaliki local government Area of Ebonyi State. The Voting material arrived as earlier as 8:00am and the voting commence immediately after the ad-hoc staff check their names and their electoral materials at the hour of 9:15am.
The security men are on ground and all cooperating verywell with the voters . The area is very calm.
According to ASP Ekpe Chinoso on my second visiting to the area,told that the area is very calm that all the voters are corperating without any trouble.
Governor Adeleke Votes at Ede, Commends New Electoral Act
Advocate for peace during and after the polls.
By Opeyemi Abolarinwa
Osogbo
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke casts his vote at Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9 in the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Governor arrived at 8:42 and cast his votes at about 8:44 after accreditation and verification with BVAS machine.
Governor Adeleke used the opportunity to praise the electoral act as a landmark contribution to Nigeria’s democratic development.
Osun governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Mohammadu Buhari for the inclusion of BIVAS in the new Electoral Acts.
Accompanied by family members, the State Governor described the voting process as “speedy and efficient”, commending the electoral and security agencies for doing their jobs effectively.
” I have voted and as you can see, it went well. The Electoral Act is a legislation we should celebrate for refining our elections. Our votes now count.
“Again, I commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the courage and patriotism he demonstrated by signing the bill into law. It is a landmark law.
” I call on our people to remain peaceful and eschew violence. Democracy is about thumbprinting your choice, not about killing and maiming”, Governor Adeleke noted.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has just casted his Vote. He did so at 12 noon. Speaking to Newsmen shortly, the Governor who commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise, called on people of the State to conduct themselves well during and after the exercise.
Now at Surulere at Hon. Gbajabiamila Polling unit
The honourable speaker casted is vote around past 10 in the morning with his old mother and other relatives
However, the community head who spoke to our correspondent Christ Ejima added that the electoral process commence past 8
He added that the exercise has been so calm as many people were in order and calm to exercise their franchise
Diri Decries late arrival of electoral materials, urges for extension of time
By ODIE RAMON
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa voted at 10.28 at ward 6 unit 4 Kalamowei .
He spoke to journalists shortly after Voting .
According to him, ” Voting was for about two hours, we have been informed it was as a result of the logistic problem, my plea is that they will equally extend the time that has already been wasted, about two hours that has already been wasted.”
“Then, for insecurity, there is so much that has been done in terms of security, we have not heard any major security breach, we are collating the security report, we will deal with them accordingly to ensure that everybody is allowed to cast their votes peacefully”
“And I believe that Bayelsa will be peaceful, Bayelsa will witness one election that will be transparent, and very peaceful”
“Bimodal Voting and accreditation is one system that it took few seconds for me to be identified, so for me, if it continues that way, it is one development that has come to stay, I believe we should continue with it and then move beyond BIVAS because the end of it will be electronic voting and electronic transfer of voted which we have already achieved to some lower decree, if we adopt electronic voting we may have conquered electoral fraud”
Governorship candidate for PDP casting his vote at Edu,local government area of Kwara state, at about, 10:50 am
Early arrival of INEC officials, materials
Early arrival of INEC officials and voting materials have characterized the 2023 presidential elections in some constituencies in Songa area of Kwara state, including the state governor’ ship Candidates pdp ward, 3 Edu.
As at 10:15 am, neither INEC officials nor voting materials were seen at the wards of the constituency
According to some of the enthusiastic electorate spoken with at some of these areas, they said that some party agents had gone to their collation centre located at Adeta Primary school, very close to the community to ascertain the reason for the delay.
Summarily, the state governorshipwas yet to get accredited for the presidential election as at 10:20 am as at time of filing this report.
It was also gathered that among the enthusiastic electorate at the areas were aged men and women, youth, just as there was a large number of women waiting to exercise their civic rights.
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Voting on going in Agbere and Odoni communities in Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency.
Former Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, at his polling unit, at Open Space, Unite 032, Ward 4, Obafemi Awolowo Avenue, GRA, Sagamu
Also in Ede, Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico who doubles as Former Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello commended the turn out of electorates in his ward 3, unit 4 and 13.
The atmosphere is peaceful. Electorates are casting their votes accordingly.
Also in ward 4, unit 9 Ede North Local Government Area, only one BIVAS machine is working and they have 895 expected voters.
All Akinuele local government ad- hoc staffs came late , which makes it difficult for some people to get there polling unit quickly as some local government have been divded and causing confusions
Iju ward 004, Ado Odo Ota local government
Election ongoing but machine very slow
Currently, under Ward 3, all Polling Units are now being setting up which the candidate for all Progressive Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu polling station has been confirmed which he will cast is vote under ward 3 PU 085, Alausa/Oregun/ Olu-Oni close
Meanwhile, dignitaries are currently presence as the head of immigration officer in Lagos just arrived moment ago
More security personnel are now on sight, as heavy presence of media too
Guideline on how the INEC officials are to conduct the exercise are been given, as the official claimed that once you don’t have PVC or the BVAS does not recognise your face, you are not going to vote
The register voters is 324, has the as Asiwaju is one of them
Currently Asiwaju heading to is Polling Units which is 085 under ward 3
Just in
2023: Protest In Bayelsa Over Shortage Of Ballot Papers
There is protest in HB Agudama Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State over shortage of about 48,500 ballot papers meant for the Yenagoa/Kolokuma/Opokuma Federal Constituency elections.
The protesters who gathered at Ward 4, Epie 1, which has 47 unites, covering Agudama and Akenpai Communities, are insisting that elections would not hold in there area until the missing ballot papers are replaced.
Speaking to journalists over the development, the Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), Austin Atekere, said that when he and his colleagues received the materials from the INEC headquarters in Yenagoa, they were not sorted until they got to the ward headquarter.
He said “only for us to get to our headquarter to realize that all the ballot papers for other elections were complete, except for that of the House Representatives election. The ward has about 50,000 registered voters but we were given only 1500 ballot papers.
“As I speak with you, people have dragged me about and almost beat me up but the quick intervention of community members saved my life. However, we have contacted INEC and they have informed us that the situation is not peculiar to Agudama/Akenpai alone.”
From Gudi, Nasarawa State.
The stage is gradually getting set for the commencement of accreditation of Voters at the CSM Primary School Polling Unit in Gudu, Akwanga Local Government Council, where the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule is expected to cast his Vote. Materials for the conduct of the exercise arrived the Polling Unit as at 9:27am.
Both INEC Officials, Security Personnel and substantial number of voters are on ground to perform their responsibilities.
It was gathered that good number of EFCC Staff in uniform are also on ground, focussing their searchlight around to thwart any plans for Vote buying.
It would interest you to know that Gudi has three Polling Units, 001, 002 and 003.
Breaking: Voting commences in Abeokuta as Obasanjo’s boot await materials officers
Voting has commenced in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s polling boot awaits electoral materials and electoral officers.
At ward 11 unit 15, Abeokuta North Local Government Area, the election commenced as early as 08.40, so also at ward 11, unit 16 of the same local government.
At the two units within the African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, voters were seen in their large number with security operatives manning the units.
In unit 15, Akanbi Semiu, who was the first to be accredited, expressed worry as he had to wait for almost 10 minutes before he wqs recognised by the BIVAS machine.
Akanni, who accreditation failed through the voter card, was later captured through his facial recognition through the same BVAS machine.
At unit 16, some of the voters were already casting their vote with a minimum of one minute for accreditation.
At Obasanjo’s polling unit in Olusomi compound, Sokori Abeokuta, no electoral officer was on ground as at 9am.
At unit 22 of ward 11, Abeokuta North, only a police officer and voters were noticed at the center.
Details later…
After he has exercised his franchise, he heads to his family house to mix witghis siblings and others
Bvas accreditation is slow here in Christ Apostolic college Iperu. Seems the machine is not working properly
Former Governor of Kwara state, Alhaji Ahmed Abdullahi cast his vote at about 9:45 am.,
In polling unit 6 ward 2 in Ido Ekiti where the PDP candidate for Ekiti North federal constituency 11 Mr Babatunde Ajayi ( T Cash) will case his vote there is massive heavy presence of security personnel which includes.
The polling unit is over crowded suggesting the election process may last beyond expected time
In Ogun State. Former Governor, Gbenga Daniel who is contesting for Ogun West Senatorial District is yet to cast his vote when we visited his polling unit at Olukokun Compound, Ward 12, Unit 7 in Sagamu.
At 9:30am, INEC officials arrived at ward 3, kafi street, Alausa Ikeja, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu poling unit.
The course for the delay is yet on known as the officials were busy setting for the business of the day.
However, all the political party agents are on set and the electorate are very calm to cast their votes.
Some people are having issues with there names. They have gone round various units but can’t find there names. Which is almost resulting to fight
Just in
The INEC officials just arrive at ward 111, where the all progressive candidate were going to cast his vote
No media personnel were yet to confirm the reason for their lateness
However, A Labour party agent decline an interview with the our correspondent.
The chief press secretary to Lagos state Governor, commend the calmness of the electorate, but also expressed concern for the lateness of the INEC official and materials.
Major streets of Yenagoa,the Bayelsa state were virtually empty devoid of the usual movement of vehicles, though with few persons moving and some Keke tryicles trying make money before the commencement of voting.
As early as 7.30 security men had arrived Akenpai – Epie ostensibly trying to locate the pulling units for the area, but they were taken to the community chief,s residence.
While at Amarata, within Yenagoa metropolis, voters and security men and voters were eagerly waiting for the arrival of inec officials and materials at the Fukulu polling units.
All stores remained closed,but some local food vendors were seen and being patronized.Though voting was yet to commerce, with turn out,there would be no voters apathy.
Also monitored was the RAC ( Registration Area Centre) where it was confirmed that electoral materials have arrived , but awaiting vehicles that will transport them to their designated pulling units.Late arrival of materials cannot be ruled out.
Security agents doing their jobs diligently and professionally.
Before leaving Atissa ward 4, Yenagoa for Sampou , home town of the state Governor Douye Diri at 8 .56 am, the state capital remains peaceful.
Our Correspondent reports that ever busy Mbiama – Yenagoa and Tombia junction look like deserted area.
Reports ODIE RAMON, YENAGOA.
Osun governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke just cast his vote at exactly 8:44am at Ward 2, unit 9 with his wives.
EFCC official storm ward 3, kafi street, Alausa Ikeja where the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu expected to cast his vote.
While people awaits INEC officials.
Osun governor, senator Ademola Adeleke has just casted his vote at exactly 8:44am at Ward 2, unit 9 with his wives.
At 9am, INEC officials have not been sighted at the ward 3, kafi street, Alausa Ikeja where the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu expected to cast his vote.
Meanwhile, all stage have been set, security and press are waiting keenly for their arriver.
It is expected that the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be casting is vote under ward 111, Adigun Aluasa Ikeja, Kafi street, area of Lagos.
Obsevering ahead, media practitioners, securities personnel, are in full sight waiting for the INEC officials as at 08:47 Am
In addition, the polling boot is yet to be ascertain, as many media were waiting for INEC officials
Meanwhile, At Songa,area of Kwara state, where the PDP governorship candidate will cash his vote election materials are still expected, people are still waiting on the queen.
EFCC official storm ward 3, kafi street, Alausa Ikeja where the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu expected to cast his vote.
While people awaits INEC officials.
Osun governor, senator Ademola Adeleke has just casted his vote at exactly 8:44am at Ward 2, unit 9 with his wives.
At 9am, INEC officials have not been sighted at the ward 3, kafi street, Alausa Ikeja where the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu expected to cast his vote.
Meanwhile, all stage have been set, security and press are waiting keenly for their arriver.
It is expected that the All Progressive Congress party flagbearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be casting is vote under ward 111, Adigun Aluasa Ikeja, Kafi street, area of Lagos.
Obsevering ahead, media practitioners, securities personnel, are in full sight waiting for the INEC officials as at 08:47 Am
In addition, the polling boot is yet to be ascertain, as many media were waiting for INEC officials
Meanwhile, At Songa,area of Kwara state, where the PDP governorship candidate will cash his vote election materials are still expected, people are still waiting on the queen.
Here at Ibadan INEC ad-hoc officials are on ground. People are checking there names and ready for the commencement of the voting. Also security personnel are on ground to make sure peace and order takes place
Our correspondent
At about 08:20 Am preparation are already ahead the accreditation by setting up polling unit at the state capital of Lagos Ikeja
Heavy security personnel were seen all around mounting guard as media’s too were seen presence as the preparation is on.
Meanwhile, INEC official were yet to be on sight
Update later as the event unfolded
At Ado Ekiti the Ekiti State capital at exactly 7.35am ,INEC ad-hoc staff are already in some polling units getting set for the business of the day .
From Ede in Osun state, the town of the sitting Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, The INEC officials and security agents, police officer arrived the governor’s polling unit, Unit 9, Ward 2, Abogunde, Sagba in Ede North Local Government at 7:35am.
Today, February 25, 2023, the much anticipated Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place in all the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
For the presidential election
According to the The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 87 million Nigerians, who have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will decide the fate of the 18 presidential candidates in today’s election.
The breakdown of the figures according to the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu showed that Lagos leads in the number of collected PVCs with 6,214,970. This is closely followed by Kano with 5,594,193, and Kaduna with 4,164, 473.
He noted that the current voter register has over 94 million voters but stated that the Commission will continue to clean it up with technology going forward.
According to him, of the number, 93.3 percent have collected their PVCs while 6,259,229 cards — which is 6.7 percent of PVCs — are still uncollected
One of the four leading candidates is expected to emerge victorious. The four candidates are Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
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