
The Coalition of Kogi East Youths Associations staged a protest at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, alleging that Kogi East has been excluded from an ongoing process to create additional political wards. According to Tribune Online, the group is demanding equitable representation for the region in the proposed ward creation exercise.
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