Politics
Amadi Warns Obaseki of Rigging Threat Ahead of Edo Governorship Election
As the Edo State governorship election draws near, Sam Amadi, the Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to remain vigilant during the election period.
Amadi expressed concerns about potential election rigging, specifically pointing fingers at the former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who he believes cannot secure a victory without manipulation.
Oshiomhole, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), is throwing his full support behind the party’s candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the upcoming election.
Amadi, however, voiced his suspicion that the electoral process could be compromised if not closely monitored.
In a post shared on his X account on Thursday, Amadi cautioned the people of Edo State to pay close attention to the role of the Nigeria Police during the election, claiming that they could pose significant challenges.
He noted that in off-season elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) typically performs well, but he believes that security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police, could be problematic.
Amadi urged Governor Obaseki not to relax his vigilance and warned that Oshiomhole’s chances of success could rely on manipulation.
He emphasized the need for transparency and fair play, especially in the area of security, as the election date approaches.
Amadi’s statements have highlighted growing concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of security forces.
With the governorship election in Edo State just around the corner, the call for vigilance and accountability is intensifying as political players and observers alike remain focused on ensuring a free and fair election.
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
It was reported and revealed by the National Coordinator of the Obi Movement that an attack occurred at the movement against Peter Obi in Edo State.
He stated that the armed people had guns and shot at Peter Obi and his members of the movement.
“At the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the African Democratic Congress, armed individuals followed us from the ADC Secretariat to the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
They shot at the gate and destroyed several vehicles in what appears to be a survived assassination attempt on our lives. Democracy is in danger.”
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