NDC aspirant petitions party over Delta Reps primary result

Julius Akbovoka, a House of Representatives aspirant for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) representing the Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, has formally petitioned the party's National Executive Committee. Akbovoka is calling for transparency in the handling of the primary election results, urging that the figures recorded at the various voting centers be accurately reflected in the final outcome.

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I am not asking anybody to alter figures in my favour. My appeal is that the results recorded during the exercise should be properly reviewed and treated in accordance with the party’s rules and procedures.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Akbovoka stated that he decided to address the media because he had not yet received official confirmation of the primary election results from the party. He emphasized that his appeal is not to alter figures in his favor but to ensure that the recorded results are properly reviewed and processed according to the party's rules and procedures. Akbovoka, who joined the NDC on April 30, has been actively involved in party activities, including its convention and membership registration.

This appeal comes shortly after the NDC issued a statement distancing itself from various results of its nationwide primaries that were circulating on social media. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, urged the public to disregard these unofficial results, clarifying that only the National Executive Council is authorized to announce the outcomes of the primaries conducted on May 28 and 29.

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The appeal comes days after the NDC distanced itself from various results of its nationwide primaries circulating on social media.

Akbovoka also mentioned consulting with former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, who advised him to utilize the party's internal dispute resolution mechanisms. Akbovoka expressed confidence in his grassroots support, claiming to have mobilized thousands of members into the party. He presented figures he obtained from voting centers, asserting he secured the highest number of votes, with specific tallies for Ughelli North and Ughelli South constituencies. He also noted that the election was conducted in the presence of security personnel and party officials.

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insisting that only the National Executive Council was authorised to announce the outcome of the primaries conducted on May 28 and 29.