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2019 Kogi State Gubernatorial Election
The 2019 Kogi State gubernatorial election occurred on November 16, 2019. Incumbent APC Governor Yahaya Bello won re-election for a second term, defeating PDP Musa Wada and several minor party candidates. Yahaya Bello emerged APC gubernatorial candidate after scoring 3,091 votes and defeating his closest rival, Babatunde Irukera, who received 109 votes. He picked Edward David Onoja as his running mate. Musa Wada was the PDP candidate with Samuel Aro as his running mate. 23 candidates contested in the election. Electoral system The Governor of Kogi State is elected using the plurality voting system. Primary election APC primary The APC primary election was held on August 29, 2019. Yahaya Bello won the primary election polling 3,091 votes against 9 other candidates. His closet rival was Babatunde Irukera, a chief executive of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission who came second with 109 votes, while Hassan Abdullahi Baiwa, member house of representatives c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yahaya Bello
Yahaya Adoza Bello (born 18 June 1975) is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the Governor of Kogi State since 2016. A member of the All Progressives Congress, Bello has been the youngest governor in Nigeria throughout his term in office. Born in Okene, Bello studied accounting and business administration at Ahmadu Bello University before entering the workforce in the mid-2000s. His electoral career began with a loss to Abubakar Audu in the APC gubernatorial primary in 2015 before Audu won the general election; however, Audu died on the day of the election and Bello was selected as his replacement as party nominee and was sworn in the next year. Four years later, he was elected in his own right, albeit amid substantial reports of violence and fraud. His profile has risen rapidly over the course of his term, partly due to his relative youth when compared to other Nigerian politicians along with his controversial statements and questionable expenditures. Earl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koton Karfe
Koton Karfe (Egbura igu) is the headquarters of Kogi Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria and is located on latitude 8.1046°N and longitude 6.7976°E and in the Northern part of the Nigeria between Lokoja and Abuja Abuja () is the capital and eighth most populous city of Nigeria. Situated at the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), it is a planned city built mainly in the 1980s based on a master plan by International Plann .... Koton Karfe is predominantly inhabited by the Egbura Kotos even though other tribes (Ebiras, Yorubas, Igbos, Bassas, Nupes etc.) can be found in small proportions all over the community. The community's traditional government is overseen by the Ohimegye (saluted Agaba Idu!) and is assisted in governance by his chiefs, prominent men from all over the kingdom. A democratically elected chairman heads the Local Government's Area Council . References Populated places in Kogi State {{Kogi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lokoja
Lokoja is a city in Nigeria. It lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers and is the capital city of Kogi State. While the Yoruba (Oworo), Bassa Nge and Nupe are indigenous to the area, other ethnic groups of Nigeria, including the Kupa-Nupe, Hausa, Ebira, Igala, Igbo, Bini/Edo, and Tiv have recently established themselves. Projected to be the third fastest growing African continent city between 2020 and 2025, with a 5.93% growth. It was listed a second class township by the 1917 township ordinance of the colonial administration. This shows that Lokoja is an old city. Etymology Different ethnic groups lay claim to having named the city. * The Yoruba ( Oworo ) people believe the name comes from ''Ilu Oke Oja'' ("The settlement located on the hill did not fall"). * The Hausa believe the name comes from ''Loko Ja'' ("A red corner") and that the city was named by the emir of Zazzau. * The Nupe believe the name comes from ''Patti Lukongi'' ("The hill of doves"). * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibaji
Ibaji is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria in the south of the state separated from Edo State to the west by the Niger River, and bordering Anambra State in the south. Its headquarters are in the town of Onyedega on the Niger River in the northwest of the area at. Although Igalas are majority, Igbos in Ibaji local government are about 15% of the local government population. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the LGA. It has an area of 1,377 km and a population of 128,129 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 271. References Local Government Areas in Kogi State Local government in Nigeria {{kogi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dekina
Dekina is a local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dekina, on the A233 highway in the Middle Belt area at . The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA. It has an area of and a population of 260,312 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 272. References Further reading * Local Government Areas in Kogi State {{kogi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ofu, Nigeria
Ofu is a Local Government Area in the central part of Kogi State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Niger River forming its western boundary. Its headquarters are in the town of Ogwoawo (or Ugwalawo or Gwalawo) to the south of the area at. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the LGA. It has an area of 1,680 km and a population of 192,169 at the 2006 census. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 271. References Local Government Areas in Kogi State {{kogi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ankpa
Ankpa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ankpa on the A233 highway in the west of the area at. It has an area of 1,200 km and a population of 267,353 at the 2006 census. By 2016, the population had swelled to 359,300. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 270. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the Local Government Area. References Local Government Areas in Kogi State {{kogi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bassa, Kogi State
Bassa is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its northern border is the Benue River and its western border is the Niger River. Its headquarters are in the town of Oguma. It has an area of 1,925 km and a population of 139,993 at the 2006 census. As of 2016, the population grew to 188,600. Bassa-nge towns consist mainly of Gboloko, Ajigido, Kpata and Ecewu. The postal code of the area is 272. Bassa Local Government Kogi State, Bassa has three major tribes. The Bassa-komo, Bassa-nge and Egbira koto . The Bassa-Komo has the highest population followed by Bassa-nge and Egbira koto. The traditional title holder of The Bassa-Komos is the "AGUMA" of Bassa who is a 1st class chief, The "Etsu" of Bassa-Nge also a 1st class chief and the "OHIOGBA" of Mozum is the traditional chief of the Egbiras koto as the 3rd class chief. The traditional title holder of the Bassa Nge is the Etsu Bassa Nge. The Etsu of Bassa Nge has his royal throne dominant in Gboloko. Gboloko is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogori-Magongo
Ogori-Magongo is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Akpafa. It was created from the old Okene Local Government Area for the Ogori and Magongo people. They occupy the land from Obehira Ebaba to Lampese up to Ososo in Edo state. An area of more than 79 km (31sqm) A population of 39,622 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 263. There are two main towns in the LGA, Magongo and Ogori, which together form the name of the area. People of the area are renowned for their scholarship, hospitality and industry. Important festivals include the nationally acclaimed Owiya Osese festival for Magongo, held four weeks after Easter Sunday, while Ovia Osese festival for Ogori, is held annually two weeks after Easter Easter,Traditional names for the feast in English are "Easter Day", as in the '' Book of Common Prayer''; "Easter Sunday", used by James Ussher''The Whole Works of the Most Rev. James Ussher, Volume 4'') and Samuel Pepys''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ijumu
Ìjùmú is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iyara. Other towns in the local government include Ayetoro Gbede, Iyah-Gbede, Ayegunle Gbede, Araromi Gbede, Ayere, Ayeh Gbede, Okoro Gbede, Odokoro Gbede, Ekinrin adde, Egbeda egga, Iyamoye, Ogidi, Ikoyi, Otungba, Oton-Ade, Origa, etc. The people of Ìjùmú speak okun dialect of Yoruba language. The major occupation is farming by the men while the women engage in trade. Education is the major industry in Ìjùmú. It has an area of 1,306 km2 and a population of 119,929 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 261. The current chairman of the local government is Hon. Taufiq Isa. The current National President of the Ijumu Development Union (IDU) is Mr Kayode Olorunmaiye. He was elected during the IDU Annual Congress at Iyara in December 2020 for a term of two years, taking over from the previous National President, Mr Taiye Atibioke Languages Ìjùmú is highly lingu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omala, Nigeria
Omala is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria bounded in the north by the Benue River. Its headquarters are in the town of Abejukolo (or Abajikolo) in the north of the area at. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the southeast of the LGA. It has an area of and a population of 108,402 at the 2006 census. As of 2016, the population grew to 145,700. Most locals are predominantly Igala speaking people with a few being Bassa and Agatu from Benue State. The postal code A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal a ... of the area is 270. Climate In town of Abejukolo which is the headquarters of Omala LGA of Kogi state, the rainy season is oppressive and overcast while the dry season is humid and partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adavi, Nigeria
Adavi is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, adjoining Edo State in the south and the state capital Lokoja in the north. Its headquarters is in the town of Ogaminana near the A123 highway in the southwest of the area at. It has an area of 718 km and a population of 202,194 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 264. The inhabitants of Adavi are predominantly Ebiras AO. They also speak Ebiras language. Among their favourite staple foods are Igorigo (Beniseed), Ipapara (melon), Akara-etupa (groundnut cake), Iya (Pounded Yam), Apaapa (Beans Cake). People Adavi is the birth place of Nigerian politician and businessman, Khalifa Abdulrahaman Okene. Also from Adavi was former Nigerian Senator, Pius Lasisi Jimoh Pius Lasisi Jimoh (10 February 1950 – 29 March 2014) was an Ebira born businessman and a Second Republic Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing the then Kwara South (Okene/Okehi), now Kogi Central Senatorial Dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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