Benue State Deputy Governor Benson Abounu has alleged that last Saturday’s rerun in Benue South was characterised by violence, snatching of ballot boxes and stuffing of same in Agatu and Okpokwu councils.
He rejected the declaration of David Mark as winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Abounu, who addressed reporters in Makurdi, alleged that gunmen, allegedly recruited by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attacked the All Progressive Congress (APC) supporters.
He rejected the result, saying 29,000 votes were cancelled, while Mark won with a difference of 12,000.
Abounu said: “By law, INEC should have declared the election inconclusive as it did in Kogi and Bayelsa.”
He said they would take the matter to the tribunal.
Accredited observer groups under the Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) have alleged that the rerun was characterised by ballot snatching.
Director-General of the groups Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said the election was held under best practices, but was characterised by irregularities. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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As usual. It is in their character never to accept defeat. Useless bad losers. APC has nothing to offer and this is becoming clearer by the day. Loot loot loot. Na only them be saints abi? PDP is power to the people bur APC is power to the Saints (saints) Useless hypocrites.
ReplyDeleteWhy must a man be so shameless and thoughtless as to remain in the Senate at all cost. This same man told us years ago as a minister that phone is not for the masses but for the rich
ReplyDeleteAbonu so they snatch box for your polling booth.What impact do you have for the the Idoma. Nothing, you are not in charge. Tiv people surrogate. Be warned.
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