Kogi State Social Democratic Party has expressed concern and lack of confidence in Independent National Electoral Commission over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Senate.
In a statement by Kogi SDP’s Spokesman, Isaiah, Davies Ijele on Friday, disclosed that INEC’s inconsistency in its pronouncements regarding the petition to recall Senator Natasha has undermined public trust and fueled suspicion of manipulation.
The party also questioned how the commission could have confirmed signatures of 208,132 individuals, a figure that almost doubles the total number of voters in that election.
Ijele said: “Our party notes with dismay that despite INEC’s previous statements to investigate and prosecute electoral offenders in Kogi State and the cancellation of election results from Okene, Okehi, Adavi, Ajaokuta and Ogorimangogo local government areas, the commission proceeded to declare election results without adhering to the stipulated procedures, particularly regarding the actual accredited voters.
“This raises serious questions about INEC’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring free and fair elections.
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“The commission initially declared the petition as not meeting the required standards, only to reverse its position within a short period.
“This erratic behavior undermines public trust and fuels suspicion of manipulation.
“We call on all lovers of democracy worldwide to closely monitor the situation in Kogi State. The SDP questions how INEC could have confirmed the signatures of nearly 208,132 individuals, a figure that almost doubles the total number of voters in that election.
“The SDP is deeply concerned about INEC’s demonstrated incompetence in past elections and will not fold our hands while the commission attempts to repeat its past mistakes to the detriment of Kogi citizens.”
via: Information Nigeria
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