Uyo - The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom,
Austin Okojie, on Tuesday said he would collapse if
N5billion was brought before him in cash.

Okojie said this while briefing accredited media
professionals for the general elections in Uyo.

"I was welcomed to the state with a false report that I was
given five billion Naira to come and rig the election."
He expressed displeasure over the report and urged
journalists in the state to desist from reports capable of
misrepresenting officials of the commission.

"Five days of my being posted to Akwa Ibom state, a
newspaper published a report that I was given five billion
naira to come and rig the election in favour of some
candidates in the forthcoming elections.

"I was shocked to see such a report as I have worked in
other states and I did not experience such a thing.
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"I also worked as a journalist before proceeding to read
law and I know the rules of the profession do not permit
one to report falsehood.

"If I come across five billion naira now, I will collapse and
perhaps I will not be here talking to you.
He said media professionals must uphold the ethics of the
noble profession by reporting accurately without any form
of bias.

"This is in view of the fact that the media plays
immeasurable roles in the administration/management of
elections."

He urged journalists to investigate stories before reporting.
He said INEC was ready to conduct free, fair and
transparent elections in accordance with the electoral laws.

Okojie also added that over 95 percent of the Permanent
Voter Cards (PVC) had been distributed in the state.





www.news24.com.ng/Elections/News/I-will-collapse-if-I-see-N5bn-REC-20150325

Very funny

Lol! 5bn, dat means U will not collapse if U see 4.9bn.

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