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I won’t step down — Prof. Yakubu replies opposition parties

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March 1, 2023
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Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has dismissed the call for his resignation by the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Democratic Party (PDP) as misplaced.

Some parties, including African Democratic Congress (ADC) had in a joint press conference ssid they had lost confidence in the on-going collation of the presidential election for the non-use of electronic transmission of results as stipulated by the Electoral Act.

At a briefing in Abuja, the opposition parties alleged that Saturday’s elections had been manipulated.

But responding through Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, his Chief Press Secretary, the INEC Chairman, said  contrary to the insinuation by the parties, results emanating from the states point to a free, fair and credible process.

The commission also said allegation by Sen. Dino Melaye that the INEC chairman allocated scores to parties were “unfounded and irresponsible”.

He added: “To be sure, aggrieved parties are free to approach the courts to ventilate their concerns and wait for the matter to be resolved. 

:Making inciting comments capable of causing violence or unrest is unacceptable.

“The 2023 General election processes are in their final stages of completion. It is only fair for aggrieved parties to allow the conclusion of the process and approach the courts with their evidences to pursue their cases

“There are laid down procedures for aggrieved parties or candidates to follow when they are dissatisfied about the outcome of an election. 

“Such procedures do not include calling on the INEC Chairman to resign or for the election to be cancelled.”

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