Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, has asked all his appointees to submit a report of their ”stewardship” in the last election.He polled 406,222 votes to defeat Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party who secured 189,704, and Natasha Akpoti of the Social Democratic Party , who got 9,482.
”Following the decision reached at the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday 27 November. His Excellency, Yahaya Bello, Executive Governor of Kogi state has directed all heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to submit in detail their stewardship to the New Direction administration in respect of their ministries,” the letter read.
“Report should include local government; office held; duration; ward; polling unit; result of election in PU and ward.” The election, in which Bello emerged winner, was criticized by some civil society organizations for widespread irregularities and violence.