Politics
Edo 2024: Police, INEC Plot Fake Results Amid Military Interference
In Benin City, Edo State, the police are allegedly planning to collaborate with compromised officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the upcoming election results.
Despite a recent disruption by military forces, the police remain determined to complete their mission.
According to reports, the police intend to protect compromised INEC officials from falsifying election results and announce them prematurely, regardless of the ongoing voting process.
During an emergency meeting held in Benin, it was revealed that some law enforcement officers had suffered a setback the previous day when military personnel intervened.
This disruption occurred as the police reportedly attempted to protect thugs involved in stealing election materials.
The incident, which took place in Oredo Local Government Area—one of the largest LGAs in Edo State, with almost 400,000 registered voters—saw hoodlums attacking the local INEC office in a bid to compromise election materials.
However, military forces responded quickly, apprehending some of the armed assailants and restoring order.
A similar scenario was also reported in Etsako West Local Government Area, according to an interview with an INEC national commissioner on Channels Television.
The commissioner disclosed that thugs had also tried to infiltrate INEC operations in the region.
In light of these developments, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Benneth Igweh, who is overseeing election duties in Edo State, convened a critical meeting with police officers in Benin.
AIG Igweh, who also serves as the AIG in charge of Zone 7, was reportedly clear about the mission at hand, stating that their objective must be achieved.
He addressed his men with a strong directive, asking those unwilling to participate in the mission to step aside.
The agenda of the meeting was reportedly focused on organizing cover for thugs who are expected to disrupt collation centres, allowing for the replacement of authentic election results with fabricated ones.
The ultimate plan, as revealed, is to announce fraudulent results in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC), even if the election process remains incomplete.
It is believed that after the announcement, aggrieved parties will be directed to seek legal recourse in court.
The alleged plot also involves collaboration with other security operatives who have been brought in to assist with the election process, raising concerns about the integrity of the forthcoming elections in Edo State.
Despite the challenges posed by military interventions, the police, under AIG Igweh’s leadership, appear resolute in their intent to see the plan through, sparking fears of a compromised election outcome.
Nigerian singer Charly Boy has shared his thoughts on the recent political move by the political party African Democratic Congress (ADC).
It can be noted that the party is gearing up to challenge President Tinubu’s position in the 2027 elections.
The singer took to social media to express his thoughts on the move and questioned who the party is truly fighting for.
“Are they fighting for you, or fighting to sit where their enemies used to sit? Are they shouting ‘enough is enough’ because they’ve changed… or because they’re no longer the ones benefitting?”
“We don’t just need new names. We need new values, new visions, and people with the guts to live by them. 2027 is not about revenge. It’s about rescue.”
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, believes that despite his shortcomings, former President Muhammadu Buhari performed better than the current administration under President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi admitted Buhari didn’t achieve everything he set out to do, but insisted that things were still better under his leadership compared to now. “Buhari will be the first to tell you he didn’t accomplish all his plans, but by every standard, his government outperformed this one,” Amaechi said.
The former Rivers State governor pointed to areas like security and the independence of institutions, especially the electoral commission, as key areas where Buhari did better. “In terms of security, Buhari placed more focus there. When it comes to the independence of INEC, there was far more freedom under Buhari than we’re seeing now,” he added.
Amaechi also criticised the current state of politics, claiming that new political parties can’t even get registered because of interference from government officials. He made it clear that his comments are not personal, saying he would have been the first to commend President Tinubu if things were going well.
Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi has maintained that Nigeria’s next president should come from the South. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi stressed that while power should shift to the South, competence and character must be the key factors in choosing leaders, not just regional sentiment.
He pointed out that the coming elections won’t just be about political parties but will be a fight between everyday Nigerians and the political class. In his words, “Nigeria belongs to everyone. We can’t keep running a system where one region holds all the power and others are sidelined. There are capable leaders in the South. It’s time to restore balance and deliver real results.”
Amaechi added that the elections should not be based on blind party loyalty, saying, “This is about Nigerians taking a stand against the political elite. If we truly want change, now is the time to act.” He believes the South is prepared to take the lead, promising a platform that gives every Nigerian a voice and renewed hope.
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