The National Coordinator of the Obidients Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko has described the malpractices that characterized the just concluded Edo State Governorship election as deeply troubling.
Dr Tanko in a statement issued in Abuja stressed that the outcome of the election has revealed a disconcerting occurrence that did not not reflect the true wishes of the people.
Those with a conscience must stand firm against the individuals and agencies abusing their positions to weaken our democratic institutions. Edo State election is a clear signal that electoral reforms are urgently needed, and we must prioritize the protection of our democratic processes.
It is time to collectively push for a true independent electoral commission, transparent campaign financing, voter education and empowerment.
It is time to ensure that individuals and organizations are made to be strictly held accountable for electoral misconducts and Offences as a way of safeguarding our democracy.
As Obidients, we urge Nigerians irrespective of party affiliations to come together and defend our democracy from this type of brigandage for the future of our nation to ensure that power stays in the hands of the people, not in the grasp of a select few.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had last Sunday declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the next governor of Edo State.
The Commission announced that Okpbholo won last Saturday’s election with a margin of 44,393 votes ahead of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Asue Ighodalo.
Okpebholo, was declared winner by the Returning Officer and the Vice-chancellor of the Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta.
According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes and won in 11 Local Government Area. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), garnered 247,655 votes from eighth local government.
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