Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Guber Polls: Tinubu calls for free, fair electoral process

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to all candidates participating in the gubernatorial elections scheduled for November 11 in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, along with the voters, to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.

According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the president's spokesperson, Tinubu made the appeal at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, November 2.

He said: “All I am pleading for is for free and fair elections. I believe we will do well.”

During the event, he handed over the party flags to Chief Timipre Sylva for Bayelsa State, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, seeking a second term, and Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for Kogi State.

President Tinubu expressed confidence in the party's chances of winning the off-season elections.

He cited the candidates' hard work and track records, as well as the collective efforts of party officials, members of the APC National Working Committee, and the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.