Politics
Ogun PDP Questions Credibility of Local Government Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has expressed serious concerns over the alleged irregularities in the ongoing local government elections.
The party accused the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) of distributing two separate result sheets to polling units instead of the standard single sheet, raising doubts about the integrity of the entire process.
Also, PDP criticized the delayed distribution of election materials.
Reports revealed that as late as 7:32 am, election officials were still collecting materials from the OGSIEC office in Abeokuta, the state capital.
This was barely half an hour before the scheduled commencement of voting at 8:00 am.
The delay, the party argued, posed a significant challenge to the smooth conduct of the elections.
Waliu Oladipupo, the PDP’s state party agent, described the situation as troubling.
Speaking to journalists, he expressed fears that these lapses could undermine the credibility of the polls.
Oladipupo emphasized that issues like distributing two result sheets and starting late could create an environment ripe for malpractice and ultimately disenfranchise voters.
He argued that such mismanagement not only disrespects the democratic process but also casts a shadow over the efforts to ensure free and fair elections.
OGSIEC, headed by Babatunde Osibodu, had previously assured citizens of the state’s readiness to conduct credible elections.
However, the PDP’s observations seem to contradict those promises.
With over 20 local government areas participating, the stakes are high for both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP, which has been vocal in its criticism of governance under Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.
The Presidency has reacted to the ongoing dispute between former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and the state government over the state’s finances.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said Obi had claimed he left Anambra debt-free and promised to stop his presidential campaign if proven wrong.
Onanuga said the Anambra government had presented figures showing outstanding obligations to workers, pensioners and contractors under Obi’s administration.
Obi, however, denied the claims, saying his administration cleared over ₦35 billion in historical gratuities and arrears before leaving office.
“If anybody can establish anything to the contrary, I will stop campaigning,” Obi said.
Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest has spoken about why he believes Igbos are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
He said the president’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has given Igbos greater access to the president.
He said “We Igbos now have access to Mr. President Tinubu through his son, Seyi Tinubu. That’s why we’re doing everything to make sure he’s re-elected.”
Cubana Chief Priest also spoke about the growing support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, saying “Thousands of Imolites are trooping in for registration for APC. Ndi Imo don’t just love the City Boys Movement, they believe in it. Let’s do politics with lifestyle. On Asiwaju’s mandate, we shall stand. Imo is APC. Here, it’s zero competition.”
Spiritual leader Primate Elijah Ayodele warns the APC against being too confident ahead of the 2027 election.
He shared “Overconfidence will kill APC; they will be too overconfident, and that will be the party’s weakness in the election. They will turn Tinubu to a demi-god, but it will make them lose the election. They believe money can do everything, but it will fail in the 2027 election,” Ayodele said.
Ayodele has repeatedly warned the APC not to assume that its current political strength will automatically translate into victory in 2027.
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