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Pictures Captured In Bayelsa State Governorship Election

Though there are allegations of electoral malpractices which have led to cancellation calls by some observer organisations and aggrieved political parties, the electoral body has declared Governor Yahaya Bello as the winner.

Here are some of the best shots that capture the governorship election.

9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
A police officer on guard as INEC adhoc staff set up polling booth
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
INEC adhoc staff expressively staring at voters register
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
The moment Governor Yahaya Bello and his wife arrives their polling unit
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
Natasha Akpoti, SDP governorship candidate, guarded by security agents as she arrives her polling unit
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
The moment Natasha Akpoti, the SDP governorship candidate, is being accredited at her polling unit
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
Edward Onoja, Kogi deputy governor, being accredited
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
Refreshment time: Kogi woman serves her fellow women free drinks while waiting on the queue to vote
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
Posing for the camera: INEC adhoc staff on duty
9 photos that capture Bayelsa governorship election
It's over: INEC officer all smiles at the collation centre

Meanwhile, Governor Bello has reacted to calls by some civil society groups for the cancellation of the governorship election.

He said that the observers were entitled to their opinions. He challenged the civil society groups to come out and tell the world the yardstick used for their assessment and conclusion on the election.

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