The Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi has criticized the election rigging witnessed in the Edo governorship election.
Obi in a post on his X handle slammed those in position of authority who aided such nefarious act.
He reminded them that such act does not represent true democracy and as such the damage they are causing today will inevitably take revenge on them tomorrow and affect their children in the future.
Obi’s post reads partly,”What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not in any way represent the democratic process we chose as a method of electing our political leadership.
“Instead, it was a blatant example of ‘state capture’ and continued gross undermining of our democratic process and values.
“As a country, we have invested significantly in IReV and BVAS, and they must be allowed to function and used properly in order to free our electoral process from the massive falsification that has plagued it and worsening.
“To the agencies and individuals being used to undermine our democracy simply because they hold positions of authority, please remember that your time in office is not eternal. The society that you are helping to destroy today will eventually take her revenge on you tomorrow.
“To the lecturers and others complicit in perpetuating this charade, you must reflect deeply on the roles you are playing in damaging the very foundation of our democracy.
“This kind of action has no place in a true democracy. That is why I have always maintained that today’s politics is not about capturing power, but about saving the country and making it work for everyone, regardless of their background.
“I remain committed to building a new and truly democratic Nigeria, which I insist is very possible,”the post concluded.
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