Findings from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) IREV platform have unveiled electoral irregularities in the Kogi gubernatorial elections.
The evidence points to overvoting and result manipulation in favor of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Muritala Ajaka, with particular emphasis on the Olamaboro and Dekina Local Government Areas.
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The uploaded IREV results reveal clear instances of overvoting, where the number of votes cast exceeds the number of accredited voters, casting doubt on the election’s integrity. Furthermore, allegations of bypassing the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and tampering with result sheets have arisen, suggesting a systematic effort to manipulate the election outcome.
These serious electoral malpractices have sparked calls for the annulment of votes in the affected regions.
Concerned parties argue that these irregularities have compromised the fairness and transparency of the election, thus undermining the democratic process.
Accompanying photographs in the report depict documents highlighting the disparities between accredited voters and the final vote counts, serving as crucial evidence supporting the claims of election manipulation.
Authorities are under mounting pressure to take swift action to address these allegations and ensure that the people’s will is accurately represented and respected.
The credibility of the electoral process hangs in the balance, necessitating decisive measures to restore public trust and uphold democratic principles.