Emmanuel OchayiGovernor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has condemned the outcome of the recent Edo State governorship election, labeling it a “shameful attack on democracy.” In a statement on Sunday, he criticized the process and raised concerns about voter intimidation and irregularities.
“I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo gubernatorial poll,” Fintiri said. “The APC’s desperate attempts to discredit me by falsely claiming I announced results won’t distract from the real issue. I merely shared results from INEC’s Irev portal, as collated by INEC from the various Local Government Areas.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo election held on September 21. However, Fintiri described the election as deeply flawed, citing vote-buying and manipulation of results.
READ ALSO: #EdoDecides2024: INEC Declares APC’s Okpebholo Winner Of Governorship Election
“What’s truly shameful is APC’s national chairman flying into Edo with a private jet on election day, defying movement restrictions,” Fintiri continued. “Their Governors used armoured escorts to intimidate voters. This blatant disregard for democratic norms is the real brigandage.”
Fintiri also accused INEC of compromising its neutrality and favoring the APC during the election. He claimed that the final results did not match the number of accredited voters, further undermining public trust.
“Nigerians are outraged, slamming INEC for compromising and favoring APC,” he said. “Democracy indeed is under attack, and we must condemn this rape of democracy and demand accountability.”
Fintiri concluded by urging Nigerians to remain vigilant, stating that the world is watching and Nigeria deserves better governance.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
