PDP Challenges Edo State Gubernatorial Election Results
September 24th, 2024
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the recent gubernatorial election in Edo State, Nigeria, calling for a recount. The party’s acting national chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, alleged widespread irregularities and manipulation of the electoral process.
In a press briefing, Damagum asserted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should revisit the results, arguing that they did not reflect the true will of the people. He expressed confidence that the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, had secured a convincing victory at the polling units.
“We have credible evidence of substantial electoral malpractices perpetrated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),” Damagum stated. “The PDP will not allow this brazen attempt to subvert the democratic will of the people to stand.”
The APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was declared the winner of the election by INEC. However, the PDP has vowed to challenge the outcome in court.
President Bola Tinubu, in a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, urged all aggrieved parties to seek legal redress through the appropriate channels.
The Edo State gubernatorial election, held on [date], was closely watched as a test of the country’s electoral process. The PDP’s decision to challenge the results is likely to lead to prolonged legal battles and further political tensions in the state.
Key Points:
PDP Alleges Fraud: The PDP claims that the APC engaged in widespread electoral malpractice to rig the election.
Call for Recount: The party is demanding that INEC conducts a recount to determine the accurate results.
Legal Challenge: The PDP has vowed to challenge the election outcome in court.
President’s Statement: President Tinubu has called on all parties to seek legal redress.
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