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Senator Nwoko demands review of APC Delta North primary election, alleges fraud

From Premium Times · () English

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  • Senator Ned Nwoko is demanding a review of the APC Delta North Senatorial District primary election results held on May 18.
  • Nwoko's legal adviser alleges the election was marred by manipulation, vote buying, and violence, presenting video evidence.
  • The senator's team rejects the declared outcome, where former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa was announced the winner, and demands a full review and cancellation of manipulated results.

Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has formally requested a review of the May 18 primary election for the Delta North Senatorial District, alleging widespread irregularities. His legal adviser, Chris Okobah, stated at a press conference in Abuja that the democratic exercise devolved into "a theatre of manipulation, intimidation, vote buying, violence, and deliberate obstruction of the people’s choice."

what should have been a peaceful democratic exercise became a theatre of manipulation, intimidation, vote buying, violence, and deliberate obstruction of the people’s choice.

· Chris OkobahDescribing the alleged irregularities during the APC Delta North Senatorial District primary election.

According to the APC Returning Officer, Johnbull Tonukari, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa secured 113,309 votes to win the primary. Mr. Nwoko reportedly received 2,612 votes, while Maryam Ali garnered 40 votes. However, Nwoko's team disputes these figures, claiming they are "forged" and do not reflect the "clear choice of the people."

Senator Ned Nwoko remains the clear choice of the people. The truth cannot be buried by forged figures. The people’s mandate cannot be stolen by intimidation, violence, or state-sponsored manipulation.

· Chris OkobahAsserting Senator Nwoko's claim to the senatorial seat despite the declared results.

Okobah asserted that video evidence exists to support their allegations. He warned that if the APC Primaries Appeal Committee fails to address the "mischief," Senator Nwoko is prepared to pursue legal action. "The people’s mandate cannot be stolen by intimidation, violence, or state-sponsored manipulation," Okobah declared.

We therefore reject this election in its entirety. We demand a full review of the process, the cancellation of all manipulated results, and accountability for everyone involved in this shameful assault on democracy.

· Chris OkobahOutlining the demands of Senator Nwoko's team following the primary election.

The senator's camp has rejected the election results entirely, demanding a thorough review, the cancellation of any manipulated results, and accountability for those involved. They emphasized that "Anioma deserves democracy, not deception. Anioma deserves justice, not intimidation. Anioma deserves truth, not political robbery."

Anioma deserves democracy, not deception. Anioma deserves justice, not intimidation. Anioma deserves truth, not political robbery.

· Chris OkobahExpressing the sentiment of the people of Anioma regarding the election.
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