THE Peoples Democratic Party has questioned the conduct of some INEC officials and security agencies in the last Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections.

PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Monday said that the elections were characterised by widespread irregularities supported by certain INEC and security officials to the advantage of the APC and wondered if such officials were intimidated by APC’s blackmail and propaganda to deliver its candidates in the polls.

He said: “Evidences abound of widespread irregularities across the country with INEC rejecting results from the strongholds of PDP candidates for no just cause while accepting the figures those of the APC.

In Lagos, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Imo states, there are proofs of electoral manipulations ranging from underage voting, ballot stuffing and intimidation of PDP supporters to alteration of some aspects of the process in favour of APC,” Metuh alleged.

The PDP spokesman further alleged: “In Abia State, but for the outcry of the people and timely intervention of the INEC headquarters which rejected the illegal cancellation of results from three local governments and strongholds of the PDP by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even after they have been announced by the returning officers, the PDP would have been robbed of its well deserved victory in those areas.

“As a responsible party committed to national unity and democracy, our members have remained peaceful and orderly; our candidates have been conceding defeat in the interest of peace while we elect to channel our protest to the appropriate quarters. The same have not been seen of the APC, which has unleashed its members to cause mayhem and harass our supporters in states where PDP candidates clearly won, such as Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers and Gombe states.

“While we urge INEC to take disciplinary actions against its erring officials, we strongly call to question the sincerity of some of the observers especially regarding their failure to raise issues on the irregularities that characterised the voting pattern in most of the states where APC candidates have been declared winner.

“Finally, we invite Nigerians and the international community to note the emerging dangerous trend in our country. There are rising concerns that the APC may have commenced a systematic destruction of democratic institutions and culture, which the PDP successfully nurtured in the last 16 years. Indeed, we wonder if there is a deliberate attempt to also erode the discipline and professionalism of our security forces and entrench the culture of impunity in our society,” the PDP stated.

“The party however, urged the citizens not to despair but to brace and resist all anti-democratic and dictatorial tendencies noting that it is repositioning to stand by the people by providing a credible opposition and returning to power in four years time.”

The PDP, therefore, directed all its elected and appointed officials to be ready to make sacrifices, ensure judicious use of resources and gear up for a rescue mission in the overall interest of the Nigerian people.

Meanwhile, Lagos State chapter of APC has thanked Lagosians “for speaking with their votes once again and consequently renewing confidence and trust in the party and the leaders they have known in the past sixteen years.”

In a statement signed by Joe Igbokwe, the state publicity secretary, the party said: “Words are not enough to express its dept of gratitude and satisfaction for the boldness and courage displayed by Lagos voters in voting for continuity in the centre of excellence.

“In the face of harassment, intimidation and brigandage from the powers-that-be, APC lovers showed infectious and contagious love to the party and its leaders they have known for years now.

“APC lovers in Lagos did not succumb to blatant lies, hate campaigns, politics of the stomach, ethnic and tribal politics and politics of naira, dollars and pounds sterling. They were not swayed because they understood what is at stake. They were smart, courageous and determined to use the power of votes to sustain the intelligent leadership and governance in Lagos…There was no meeting point between light and darkness. We relied heavily on common sense revolution.

“We appreciate Lagosians for understanding the urgent need at this critical point in the nation’s history to connect Lagos effectively to Abuja. Lagosians saw this great opportunity and grabbed it with both hands and the rest is now history.

“We have no doubt in our minds that the synergy between Abuja and Lagos will add great values to the Project Nigeria and consequently make our country to remain credit positive in many years to come.

“Lagos APC appreciates Lagosians for their unflinching support, we celebrate their courage and steadfastness, we honour their patriotic disposition to continuity, we value so much their sense of judgment and the power of their strategic political decision at a time like this.”
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/pdp-berates-inec-others-over-polls/

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itetemi:
THE Peoples Democratic Party has questioned the conduct of some INEC officials and security agencies in the last Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Monday said that the elections were characterised by widespread irregularities supported by certain INEC and security officials to the advantage of the APC and wondered if such officials were intimidated by APC’s blackmail and propaganda to deliver its candidates in the polls.
He said: “Evidences abound of widespread irregularities across the country with INEC rejecting results from the strongholds of PDP candidates for no just cause while accepting the figures those of the APC.
In Lagos, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Imo states, there are proofs of electoral manipulations ranging from underage voting, ballot stuffing and intimidation of PDP supporters to alteration of some aspects of the process in favour of APC,” Metuh alleged.
The PDP spokesman further alleged: “In Abia State, but for the outcry of the people and timely intervention of the INEC headquarters which rejected the illegal cancellation of results from three local governments and strongholds of the PDP by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even after they have been announced by the returning officers, the PDP would have been robbed of its well deserved victory in those areas.
“As a responsible party committed to national unity and democracy, our members have remained peaceful and orderly; our candidates have been conceding defeat in the interest of peace while we elect to channel our protest to the appropriate quarters. The same have not been seen of the APC, which has unleashed its members to cause mayhem and harass our supporters in states where PDP candidates clearly won, such as Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers and Gombe states.
“While we urge INEC to take disciplinary actions against its erring officials, we strongly call to question the sincerity of some of the observers especially regarding their failure to raise issues on the irregularities that characterised the voting pattern in most of the states where APC candidates have been declared winner.
“Finally, we invite Nigerians and the international community to note the emerging dangerous trend in our country. There are rising concerns that the APC may have commenced a systematic destruction of democratic institutions and culture, which the PDP successfully nurtured in the last 16 years. Indeed, we wonder if there is a deliberate attempt to also erode the discipline and professionalism of our security forces and entrench the culture of impunity in our society,” the PDP stated.
“The party however, urged the citizens not to despair but to brace and resist all anti-democratic and dictatorial tendencies noting that it is repositioning to stand by the people by providing a credible opposition and returning to power in four years time.”
The PDP, therefore, directed all its elected and appointed officials to be ready to make sacrifices, ensure judicious use of resources and gear up for a rescue mission in the overall interest of the Nigerian people.
Meanwhile, Lagos State chapter of APC has thanked Lagosians “for speaking with their votes once again and consequently renewing confidence and trust in the party and the leaders they have known in the past sixteen years.”
In a statement signed by Joe Igbokwe, the state publicity secretary, the party said: “Words are not enough to express its dept of gratitude and satisfaction for the boldness and courage displayed by Lagos voters in voting for continuity in the centre of excellence.
“In the face of harassment, intimidation and brigandage from the powers-that-be, APC lovers showed infectious and contagious love to the party and its leaders they have known for years now.
“APC lovers in Lagos did not succumb to blatant lies, hate campaigns, politics of the stomach, ethnic and tribal politics and politics of naira, dollars and pounds sterling. They were not swayed because they understood what is at stake. They were smart, courageous and determined to use the power of votes to sustain the intelligent leadership and governance in Lagos…There was no meeting point between light and darkness. We relied heavily on common sense revolution.
“We appreciate Lagosians for understanding the urgent need at this critical point in the nation’s history to connect Lagos effectively to Abuja. Lagosians saw this great opportunity and grabbed it with both hands and the rest is now history.
“We have no doubt in our minds that the synergy between Abuja and Lagos will add great values to the Project Nigeria and consequently make our country to remain credit positive in many years to come.
“Lagos APC appreciates Lagosians for their unflinching support, we celebrate their courage and steadfastness, we honour their patriotic disposition to continuity, we value so much their sense of judgment and the power of their strategic political decision at a time like this.”
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/pdp-berates-inec-others-over-polls/

itetemi:
THE Peoples Democratic Party has questioned the conduct of some INEC officials and security agencies in the last Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections.
PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Monday said that the elections were characterised by widespread irregularities supported by certain INEC and security officials to the advantage of the APC and wondered if such officials were intimidated by APC’s blackmail and propaganda to deliver its candidates in the polls.
He said: “Evidences abound of widespread irregularities across the country with INEC rejecting results from the strongholds of PDP candidates for no just cause while accepting the figures those of the APC.
In Lagos, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Kwara, Ogun, Oyo, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Imo states, there are proofs of electoral manipulations ranging from underage voting, ballot stuffing and intimidation of PDP supporters to alteration of some aspects of the process in favour of APC,” Metuh alleged.
The PDP spokesman further alleged: “In Abia State, but for the outcry of the people and timely intervention of the INEC headquarters which rejected the illegal cancellation of results from three local governments and strongholds of the PDP by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) even after they have been announced by the returning officers, the PDP would have been robbed of its well deserved victory in those areas.
“As a responsible party committed to national unity and democracy, our members have remained peaceful and orderly; our candidates have been conceding defeat in the interest of peace while we elect to channel our protest to the appropriate quarters. The same have not been seen of the APC, which has unleashed its members to cause mayhem and harass our supporters in states where PDP candidates clearly won, such as Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Ondo, Rivers and Gombe states.
“While we urge INEC to take disciplinary actions against its erring officials, we strongly call to question the sincerity of some of the observers especially regarding their failure to raise issues on the irregularities that characterised the voting pattern in most of the states where APC candidates have been declared winner.
“Finally, we invite Nigerians and the international community to note the emerging dangerous trend in our country. There are rising concerns that the APC may have commenced a systematic destruction of democratic institutions and culture, which the PDP successfully nurtured in the last 16 years. Indeed, we wonder if there is a deliberate attempt to also erode the discipline and professionalism of our security forces and entrench the culture of impunity in our society,” the PDP stated.
“The party however, urged the citizens not to despair but to brace and resist all anti-democratic and dictatorial tendencies noting that it is repositioning to stand by the people by providing a credible opposition and returning to power in four years time.”
The PDP, therefore, directed all its elected and appointed officials to be ready to make sacrifices, ensure judicious use of resources and gear up for a rescue mission in the overall interest of the Nigerian people.
Meanwhile, Lagos State chapter of APC has thanked Lagosians “for speaking with their votes once again and consequently renewing confidence and trust in the party and the leaders they have known in the past sixteen years.”
In a statement signed by Joe Igbokwe, the state publicity secretary, the party said: “Words are not enough to express its dept of gratitude and satisfaction for the boldness and courage displayed by Lagos voters in voting for continuity in the centre of excellence.
“In the face of harassment, intimidation and brigandage from the powers-that-be, APC lovers showed infectious and contagious love to the party and its leaders they have known for years now.
“APC lovers in Lagos did not succumb to blatant lies, hate campaigns, politics of the stomach, ethnic and tribal politics and politics of naira, dollars and pounds sterling. They were not swayed because they understood what is at stake. They were smart, courageous and determined to use the power of votes to sustain the intelligent leadership and governance in Lagos…There was no meeting point between light and darkness. We relied heavily on common sense revolution.
“We appreciate Lagosians for understanding the urgent need at this critical point in the nation’s history to connect Lagos effectively to Abuja. Lagosians saw this great opportunity and grabbed it with both hands and the rest is now history.
“We have no doubt in our minds that the synergy between Abuja and Lagos will add great values to the Project Nigeria and consequently make our country to remain credit positive in many years to come.
“Lagos APC appreciates Lagosians for their unflinching support, we celebrate their courage and steadfastness, we honour their patriotic disposition to continuity, we value so much their sense of judgment and the power of their strategic political decision at a time like this.”
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/04/pdp-berates-inec-others-over-polls/

Shay na defeat u de conceed now wey u de complain like this. By the time you start to conceed the looted billions what would you do?

Wow!!! After mentioning all those states, Olisa Metuh forgot to mention Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi states.

Can one see the stark similarity in the way Oliesa Metuk and PDP e-robots think??

What a boring and useless opposition PDP would be. Hope APGA rises to present Nigerians with a viable alternative platform to APC.

South west and north conspiracy=change
I just can't wait for may 29th

sooo.....wht do u want us to do?