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Kogi Election Was Rigged But I Won’t Waste My Time In Court – SDP Candidate, Ajaka

Ajaka is skeptical about going to court, as he believes INEC, implicated in the irregularities…

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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka, has alleged irregularities in Saturday’s election.

VerseNews reports that Ajaka expresses concerns about the election being rigged, claiming there was no voting in certain areas, and results were written and given to Yahaya Bello.

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He criticizes INEC for accepting questionable results, citing discrepancies in Okene local government where reported votes exceeded the actual count on the BVAS.

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Ajaka is skeptical about going to court, as he believes INEC, implicated in the irregularities, would not provide justice. He anticipates possible trouble if such practices persist in future elections.

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INEC, responding to irregularities, orders fresh elections in some Kogi State wards where pre-filled result sheets were circulated during the polls.

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