Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, has expressed serious concerns about the ongoing election, stating that it might be the worst in Nigeria’s history due to numerous irregularities ¹. During a press conference organized by the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, Ighodalo cited instances of electoral infractions across multiple polling units, including accredited voters being less than the total votes cast and results being announced without proper accreditation ¹.
Specifically, Ighodalo highlighted issues in the Ikpoba/Okha Ologbo polling unit, where accredited voters were recorded as zero, yet results were announced ¹. He also mentioned that over 20 polling units had similar problems, with announced votes exceeding accredited voters ¹.
Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, echoed these concerns, stating that PDP agents were denied access to collation centers, raising questions about the transparency of the process ¹. Fintiri emphasized that INEC should follow its own rules and ensure fair and transparent collation of results ¹.
Key Irregularities:
- Accredited Voters vs. Total Votes: Discrepancies in over 20 polling units
- Polling Unit Irregularities: Issues in Ikpoba/Okha Ologbo polling unit, among others
- Denied Access: PDP agents blocked from collation centers
Ighodalo and Fintiri’s concerns underscore the importance of electoral integrity and transparency. As the election process unfolds, it’s crucial to address these irregularities to ensure a credible outcome.
