Eko Ile:

At least the man get class and I respect him for that.

I'm also glad to see SW politicians displaying to much class and humility.

Former minister of information and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dora Akunyili, has described the Anambra Central senatorial district election won by Chris Ngige as marred by violence, intimidation and malpractices.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, yesterday, announced Mr. Ngige the winner of the rerun with a total of 69,765 against Mr Akunyili's 69,292. But the former minister and her party in separate media interviews yesterday picked holes in the election with the party hinting it could contest the results in court.

According to Mrs Akunyili, her agents suffered intimidation and molestation in such areas as Nkpor and Enugwu Ukwu with some of them even being chased away and forced to hide their tags to evade identification. In other cases she said the real voters were disenfranchised to enable fake voters to come and vote for ACN and noted that despite that, Mr Ngige's victory margin was low.

"I'm appalled by the level of violence and thuggery and feel more pained by that than my not being declared winner," Mrs Akunyili said. She said she complained to the state governor, Peter Obi, who chose the option of following due process.

Mrs Akunyili, however, said she harbours no bitterness and will continue to work for the good of Nigeria and Anambra State as, according to her, she believes in President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr Obi and the INEC chairman Attahiru Jega.

She said INEC did a credible job but could not have been everywhere at the same time.

"I wish everybody luck and God's choicest blessings," she said.

She said she will consult with Mr Obi, her supporters and family on the next step to take but refused to congratulate Mr. Ngige saying he did not win in a fair manner.

Set for court

Meanwhile in an earlier press briefing, the state chairman of the APGA Mike Kwentoh said the party would take all necessary steps to seek legal redress.

"In our characteristic manner which is in tandem with the disposition of the governor we call on all APGA supporters to remain calm and law abiding. We shall seek every necessary redress through due process," Mr Kwentoh said.

Meanwhile the victorious candidate, Mr Ngige yesterday received a group of youth corps members from Anambra State who fled for safety from their areas of primary assignment in various parts of the North.

While assuring them of his concern for their plight, Mr Ngige thanked the people of the state for their support which helped him to win his first ever election. He promised to be responsive to their needs as a senator.

Fhemmmy:

If this is true, then, this man is not a beast that you all has made him look like.

gregg2:

My guy that man was not bad. Tinubu and his gang lobbied the Lagos press to paint him black.

gregg2:

My guy that man was not bad. Tinubu and his gang lobbied the Lagos press to paint him black.

tpia@:

@ topic

i never had a problem with akala but i noticed people like to abuse him a lot, same way they abuse all the other leaders.

safariman:

I doubt the authenticity of this press release, it is not even properly dated.