‘I Weep For Nigeria Over Edo Poll,’ Adamawa Gov Fintiri Says, Alleges APC National Chairman Flew Private Jet, Defied Movement Restrictions On Election Day

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Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has expressed deep concern over the recent Edo State governorship election, alleging widespread electoral malpractices by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fintiri, who heads the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, accused the APC of colluding with INEC and security forces to undermine the electoral process.He claimed that results from polling units initially showed his party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in a strong lead before the election results were allegedly manipulated in favor of APC candidate Monday Okpebholo, who was ultimately declared the winner by INEC. Fintiri’s statements reflect a broader discontent with the conduct of the election, which he describes as a significant threat to Nigeria’s democracy.In a post on social media, Fintiri lamented, “I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo Gubernatorial poll.” He criticized the APC’s tactics, including the national chairman’s arrival by private jet on election day—an act he deemed a violation of movement restrictions. Fintiri highlighted that APC governors used armored vehicles to intimidate voters, which he claims contributed to the election’s compromised integrity.Fintiri also pointed to reports of vote-buying and irregularities in the collation process, where votes recorded exceeded the number of accredited voters. He argued that these actions severely damage public trust in the electoral system, calling them a “rape of democracy.” He urged accountability from INEC and other stakeholders, emphasizing that such blatant disregard for democratic principles must be condemned. Fintiri’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among many Nigerians who feel that the electoral process is under attack, and he stressed that the international community is watching Nigeria’s democratic developments closely. Overall, the Adamawa governor’s statements encapsulate serious allegations of electoral fraud and a call to action to preserve the integrity of democracy in Nigeria.

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