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NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Nobody: 4:33am On Nov 18, 2019

The Nigerian Bar Association on Sunday condemned the Saturday governorship elections in Kogi State as falling below the minimum standard of a credible election.

This was contained in the report of the NBA’s Election Working Group led by its Chairman, Afam Osigwe.
The 20-page report issued on Sunday read in part, “The credibility of the entire process was put in issue by the overwhelming incidents of harassment and intimidation of voters and electoral officials, destruction of electoral materials, snatching of ballot boxes and votes and the killings of persons.

“The specific incidents noted here, are by no means exhaustive.”
Concluding, the report stated, “In light of the large scale acts of violence, disruptions of the electoral process, snatching of electoral materials by armed persons some of whom were dressed in police uniform, coupled with sporadic gunshots that scared voters away from voting centres, as observed by the NBA EWG, the elections in Kogi State failed to meet the minimum standards of a credible election.”

The association expressed “hope that measures will be put in place to forestall the ugly incidents listed in this report as well as ensure that the sanctity of the electoral process as well as lives remain inviolable.”
Also, a coalition of 400 civil rights organisations under the aegis Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room on Sunday expressed disappointment over the elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states.
The Convener NCSSR, Clement Nwankwo, in a statement in Abuja described the Kogi State election as “a major dent to Nigeria’s democratic process.”
He said, “Situation Room is disappointed with the conduct of the two governorship elections that held in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The elections fall below the standard expected of a free, fair and credible election.
“In Kogi State, the levels of violence perpetrated by the two major political parties seriously undermined the elections, deterred voters and made the exercise a farce.

“Accordingly, Situation Room is calling for the cancellation of the entirety of the Kogi State elections….”

Meanwhile, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, formally closed the Situation Room at the INEC headquarters.

The commission, which made the announcement on its tweeter handle @inecnigeria on Sunday night, said, “We thank National Commissioners, the technical team, directors and other staff members for their dedication and efforts.”

https://punchng.com/situation-room-nba-lament-bayelsa-kogi-polls-violence/

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by AllenSpencer: 4:35am On Nov 18, 2019

Okay,

Corrections will be done in 2024.

For now, PDP is a goner in Bayelsa and Kogi

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Nobody: 4:38am On Nov 18, 2019

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Nobody: 4:50am On Nov 18, 2019

AllenSpencer:
Okay,

Corrections will be done in 2024.

For now, PDP is a goner in Bayelsa and Kogi

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Fadomero(m): 4:52am On Nov 18, 2019

Even yaha himself knows the elections was rigged na this elections them suppose call 10billion naira for the account

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Nobody: 5:00am On Nov 18, 2019

Fadomero:
Even yaha himself knows the elections was rigged na this elections them suppose call 10billion naira for the account

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by ussv: 5:08am On Nov 18, 2019

Na today we dey see below standard ? What is actually standard or above standard in Nigeria right now ? Please let`s ask ourselves.

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by SoNature(m): 5:09am On Nov 18, 2019

Every observer is condemning this election.

Terrible things must have happened

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by aragonchuks(m): 5:09am On Nov 18, 2019

Nigeria has been going backwards since 2015

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by englishmart(m): 5:11am On Nov 18, 2019

In Jon Bellion's voice, "Naija is at an all time low"

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by LollipopCandy(f): 5:12am On Nov 18, 2019

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by prezee1: 5:13am On Nov 18, 2019

won ti to gba kamu Noni?

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Innobee99(m): 5:13am On Nov 18, 2019

Even the dead voted in Okene

What a magic!!!!

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by PassingShot(m): 5:15am On Nov 18, 2019

aragonchuks:
Nigeria has been going backwards since 2015

See severe pain!

grin

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by habiham: 5:15am On Nov 18, 2019

Public disgrace can't bubu control his guys ? Can't they wine election without violence . Bubu disappointed me big time

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Okemmuo(m): 5:18am On Nov 18, 2019

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by anonimi: 5:18am On Nov 18, 2019

Fadomero:
Even yaha himself knows the elections was rigged na this elections them suppose call 10billion naira for the account

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by encryptjay(m): 5:20am On Nov 18, 2019

I believe it's only Al Jazeera news that could have covered the violence in Kogi state elections.
I was a Buhari fan but when I saw the level of corruption, the way he reinforced people like Ganduje and Yahaya Bello, the indifference he showed towards important issues etc I just comot my hands from Nigerian politics.
It's very difficult defending Buhari right, even his close allies and those on 30k payroll can't even defend him.

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by anonimi: 5:20am On Nov 18, 2019

habiham:
Public disgrace can't bubu control his guys ? Can't they wine election without violence . Bubu disappointed me big time

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by Enemyofpeace: 5:20am On Nov 18, 2019

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by encryptjay(m): 5:21am On Nov 18, 2019

habiham:
Public disgrace can't bubu control his guys ? Can't they wine election without violence . Bubu disappointed me big time

He disappointed so many people.

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by olat86(m): 5:21am On Nov 18, 2019

Allenspencer, I believe you are a Nigerian and if I may ask what religion do you belong?. I believe non of this two major religion in Nigeria do not preach violence. If every Nigerian have the same mindset with you, bros, the country will burn down. Don't make me believe you are NURTW member.

AllenSpencer:
Okay,

Corrections will be done in 2024.

For now, PDP is a goner in Bayelsa and Kogi

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by anonimi: 5:23am On Nov 18, 2019*

encryptjay:
I believe it's only Al Jazeera news that could have covered the violence in Kogi state elections.
I was a Buhari fan but when I saw the level of corruption, the way he reinforced people like Ganduje and Yahaya Bello, the indifference he showed towards important issues etc I just comot my hands from Nigerian politics.

But you somehow expect it to get better and impact governance and your way of life dramatically because some random other person will continue to put their hands inside for your singular benefit?
You are a wise, sharp, smart and brilliant man.
Oya clap for yasef! undecided

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by mrvitalis(m): 5:24am On Nov 18, 2019

AllenSpencer:
Okay,

Corrections will be done in 2024.

For now, PDP is a goner in Bayelsa and Kogi

Thats all that matters to you party ...I have never seen a more selfish region than south west ....all u want is APC to win so it can be easier for u to be presidents ,u don't care the process n how bad governors are re elected

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by allthingsgood: 5:29am On Nov 18, 2019

habiham:
Public disgrace can't bubu control his guys ? Can't they wine election without violence . Bubu disappointed me big time

Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by encryptjay(m): 5:29am On Nov 18, 2019

anonimi:
But you somehow expect it to get better and impact governance and your way of life dramatically because some random other person will continue to put their hands inside for your singular benefit?
You are a wise, sharp, smart and brilliant man.
Oya clap for yasef!

www.nairaland.com/attachments/3488962_image_jpeg9f360c5ab7736510df54c882e9dbf188

Baba, I am not competing in wisdom with you. Just said my mind. I'm not a politics guy, it's PMB that made me start following politics. He should have done Betty, he can do better instead of been quiet while the whole country is on fire.

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by allthingsgood: 5:30am On Nov 18, 2019

mrvitalis:
Thats all that matters to you party ...I have never seen a more selfish region than south west ....all u want is APC to win so it can be easier for u to be presidents ,u don't care the process n how bad governors are re elected

Same thing with east that want apc to lose just because they hate buhari. At least west have things to show for it, but east are perpetual losers

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by michoim(m): 5:37am On Nov 18, 2019

Nonsense talk

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by cooldipo(m): 5:38am On Nov 18, 2019

Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by funmike83(f): 5:39am On Nov 18, 2019

We all know that, even the presidential election was below standard , leadership by example

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Re: NBA Condems Kogi Election, Calls It A Dent To Nigeria's Democratic Process by flexypoka(m): 5:40am On Nov 18, 2019

AllenSpencer:
Okay,

Corrections will be done in 2024.

For now, PDP is a goner in Bayelsa and Kogi

mushi mushi..... them they talk about to release the people from suffering...u dey talk about patties

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