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Opposition parties on Sunday criticised the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State and several by-elections across the country, alleging vote-buying, ballot irregularities and administrative lapses by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Osa Director, described the Ekiti governorship election as peaceful but questioned allegations of vote-buying and other irregularities.

“Although the Ekiti election was violence-free, it was marred by allegations of vote buying. I don’t know why INEC allowed people to get away with vote buying right under the watch of its officials.

Although the parties acknowledged improvements in logistics and the largely peaceful conduct of the polls, they expressed concerns that recurring complaints could undermine confidence in future elections.

“Again, I don’t know how some persons were also in possession of voters’ cards that don’t belong to them. That also begs the question of how they managed to access it.

“These are inadequacies and lapses that must be corrected before the 2027 General Elections,” Mr Director stated.

He added that the election should serve as a test of INEC’s readiness ahead of future national polls.

Parties raise concerns

Also reacting, the National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party, Rufus Aiyenigba, acknowledged improvements in election logistics but accused INEC of damaging public confidence.

“On a general note, there was a remarkable improvement in logistics movement. But the rampant vote-buying was a dent in the integrity of the election.

“Also, the deliberate shutting out of the SDP, by way of not allowing for the uploading of the names of party agents for the election, rendered the election a nullity,” Mr Aiyenigba said.

He called on citizens to defend democratic processes and resist actions capable of weakening public trust in elections.

The Labour Party also expressed reservations over the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election.

According to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, the election delivered both positive and negative outcomes.

“The election presented a mixed record of commendable performance and significant oversights on the part of the Independent National Electoral Commission,” Mr Asogwa stated.

Read more here: https://vop.ng/ekiti-poll-opposition-faults-inec-protests-vote-buying-glitches/

Any opposition expecting to have won that election needs medical and spiritual help.

The same problem every four-four years

Highest spender won the election

Hmmm. When will there be a election not contested by the losing candidate/party

Jagaban for 2027. Their father

Before nko? Shebi egbon Isaac don give them reasons to wail.. make rhem take their evidence to court ni ooo. Because the Governor no go give rooms for radarada..

Nigeria no fit better:
Know this, and know peace.

In Nigeria, protest mean... Some jobless people making noise, that why the government doesn't take protesters serious as long as it doesn't stop from doing their bid.



Nigeria needs revol.ution to be reset.

just another day in Tinubus government....nothing new,

PDP lay the foundation
Nothing new under sun

Nigerians saying VOTES don't count.




Why politicians dey buy VOTES?


If wuna like no go collect PVC & vote.

DatNiggaDaz is happy that APC won the election in Ekiti.


The thing is, if oppositon unites behind one candidate, APC dosent have a chance at all

Opposition is reducing the chances of us getting rid of APC, which is very sad.

Sabadon:
just another day in Tinubus government....nothing new,

u Sabi

That's y obi n co even shared garri

Shebi na tinubu cause am too

They will always do that. Bunch of losers
They win, they will praise INEC to all heaven and shout Victory for democracy.
They lose like this, INEC is bought and Democracy is in danger

Image123:
Any opposition expecting to have won that election needs medical and spiritual help.

I agree with you....u are right

ISAAC FAYO , How far? lolz.. u all are set of OLD THI£V3s who are BLOCKED from PUBLIC FUND like IRAN BLOCKED STRAIT of HORMUZ .



I GUESS the ELECTION was wrapped up by 12 NOON from the RESULS SEEN

Total registered voters - 988, 251
Total accredited voters - 383,940

ADC - 12,872

APC - 319,224

PDP - 40,543

LP - 276

ADP - 1,269

by the WAY i no see NDC for BALLOT oo, make dem TEST " SOMEBODY SAY POWER"

The highest bidder won the election

Lol I don't know Abt any other states make Dem no share shi shi APC will win Ekiti..


In Osun too he sure for Adeleke.. APC no go see draw for dere...

Ekiti is a poor state, they descended so low to sell their votes for a loaf of bread

See this man. No be for coliation centre them dey so magomago

FineUsername:
Nigerians saying VOTES don't count.




Why politicians dey buy VOTES?


If wuna like no go collect PVC & vote.

PETER OBI IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE
Reasons why Tinubu will win 2027

❌As long as INEC is in Tinubu pocket

❌For Wike aide Lere to have access to sensitive INEC informations

Forget it

INEC had been compromised.
Nothing like free and fair elections

Imagine say your own loyalist boys dey conduct election for you
If you like vote in millions. INEC will write any result they want for their Oga

As long as INEC conduct 2027 elections
TINUBU MUST WIN

Vote-buying was decriminalised.

I have never seen any opposition party that said election eas ok in Nigeria , once they lost they must complain, just look at the figures still the losers are complaining

The country cant be good again, make una forget. Only way Nigeria can ever be good would be bloody and brutal.

A few simple, straightforward statements of opinion about the Ekiti election. Pretty straightforward, right?

Helinuse:
Nigeria no fit better:
Know this, and know peace.

Becaue your candidate was REJECTED.

they should all go home , everybody should prepare to vote out agbero chairman,if Nigeria really needs positive changes.because a man that emptied his bullion vans on his touts can never bring about positive change

Flangelo12:
Becaue your candidate was REJECTED.

No, because your candidate forced his way in.

This is a familiar terrain.

Obi has walked this parts before and will still go through it in 2027.