Startling revelations have emerged from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) IREV platform, shedding light on significant electoral discrepancies in the recently held Kogi gubernatorial elections. The data exposes a blatant case of overvoting and result manipulation, with a focus on favoring the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Muritala Ajaka, particularly in the Olamaboro and Dekina Local Government Areas.
The uploaded IREV results reveal clear instances of overvoting, where the number of votes cast exceeds the number of accredited voters, raising serious questions about the integrity of the voting process. Moreover, reports indicate a systematic attempt to bypass the Biometric Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and tamper with result sheets, pointing to a deliberate effort to skew the election results.
The gravity of these electoral malpractices has triggered calls for the cancellation of votes in the affected areas. Concerned parties argue that such irregularities compromise the fairness and transparency of the election, thereby undermining the democratic process.
Photographs accompanying the report depict documents highlighting the disparities between accredited voters and the final vote counts, serving as crucial evidence supporting the allegations of election rigging.
Authorities are now under pressure to take immediate action to address these allegations and ensure that the true will of the people is accurately reflected and respected. The credibility of the electoral process hangs in the balance, and decisive measures are deemed essential to restore public trust and uphold the fundamental principles of democracy.
