By Milcah Tanimu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated the collation of results for the Bayelsa State governorship election. Here are the results announced by INEC:

1. Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited Voters: 24,171
• APC: 5,349
• LP: 22
• PDP: 18,465

1. Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited voters: 36,955
• APC: 16,319
• LP: 57
• PDP: 18,435

1. Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited voters: 54,380
• APC: 14,534
• LP: 244
• PDP: 37,777

1. Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited voters: 42,879
• APC: 6,608
• LP: 217
• PDP: 35,504

1. Nembe LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited voters: 27,404
• APC: 22,248
• LP: 113
• PDP: 4,556 Total valid votes cast: 27,036
  Rejected votes: 264
  Total votes cast: 27,300

1. Ekeremekor LGA, Bayelsa State:

• Accredited voters: 32,066
• APC: 8,445
• LP: 50
• PDP: 23,172

1. Brass LGA:

• Registered voters: 94,040
• Accredited voters: 32,064
• APC: 18,431
• LP: 83
• PDP: 12,602 Total valid votes cast: 31,211
  Rejected votes: 403
  Total votes cast: 31,614

The collation process is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more results are announced. Stay tuned for live coverage of the Bayelsa State governorship election results.