Politics
Imo Gov Poll: Opposition Parties Call For Cancellation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and other opposition political parties have collectively demanded a reassessment and annulment of the Imo State governorship election results from Saturday.
Their unified stance was expressed on Monday in Owerri, at joint media briefing through individual statements from the political parties.
The LPs candidate, Senator Athan Achonu, described the electoral process as “a complete sham and a rape of democracy.”
He emphatically called for a thorough reassessment and cancellation of the election results, highlighting gaps such as faulty voter accreditation, vote buying, and voter-intimidation.
He also expressed disappointment in the security personnel’s inability to safeguard the integrity of the ballot.
He said: “I am calling on all lovers of democracy as well as Igbo sons and the INEC to save our democracy by carrying out a holistic review of the election to satisfy the curiosity of Imo people and Nigerians at large.’’
On his part, the PDP’s candidate, Senator Samuel Anyanwu expressed gratitude to the residents of Imo for casting their votes despite reported intimidation.
However, he voiced concern and disappointment over the purported compromise of security agents, as evidenced in viral videos.
Sen Anyanwu highlighted that due to faulty accreditation, over-voting became prevalent, disregarding both conscience and the rule of law.
“In the full glare of security operatives, polling units were overrun with vote buying and hijacking of election materials. We therefore call for a review and cancellation of the poll,’’ he stated.
The APGA’s candidate, Tony Ejiogu, pointed out that the election was characterized by irregularities and described it as “a bad precedence to set” and emphasized the imperative for a review of both the process and its results.
He expressed concern that the extensive campaigns conducted by his party, both on and off social media, would be futile if the electoral commission didn’t reassess the election and the underlying processes leading to the declaration of a winner.
Similarly, candidate of the YPP, Dr. Kemdi Opara expressed disbelief at the announced result, particularly noting his inability to secure victory in his Mbaitoli Local Government Area.
He said, “Unbelievable that according to the announced result, he could not win his Mbaitoli Local Government Area.
“INEC must redeem its image. We need a paradigm shift because the INEC result is not a reflection of the true situation.”
A PDP chieftain, Mike Ikokwu, expressed concern about evidence of over-voting in certain areas of the state. He urged INEC to adhere to the electoral guidelines, specifically calling for a review of the results within seven days.
The Imo State Chairman, LP, Callistus Ihejiagwa, raised issues about results being uploaded for locations where elections did not take place, contributing to unchecked over-voting. He insisted that a thorough review of the poll was necessary.
He said, “A total of 500,000 votes were cast for APC alone as announced by INEC. Yet, only about 300,000 persons were duly accredited as evidenced in the server. This charade has to be reviewed.”
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, alongside his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will visit Benue State on Wednesday for a town hall meeting as part of efforts to promote their vision for a new Nigeria.
The meeting, scheduled for 10:00 a.m on Wednesday, will take place at Mission House, beside Benue Links Park, Wurukum, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
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The visit is expected to provide an opportunity for the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates to engage residents of the state and communicate their political vision ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Announcing the visit, Obi described Benue as the Food Basket of the Nation and said the delegation was taking its message of a new Nigeria to the state.
“PO IN BENUE.
“We are taking the message of a New Nigeria to the Food Basket of the Nation today,” the announcement read.
The town hall meeting is part of the party’s political engagement activities as Obi and Kwankwaso seek to build support for their joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Politics
Shettima Arrives Jigawa for APC Presidential Campaign Rally, Tinubu to Inaugurate Four Projects
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Shettima arrived at the Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport, Dutse, where he was received by Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, alongside governors from other states.
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The Vice President’s arrival was disclosed on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.
Those present included Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Members of the National Assembly, senior government officials, APC stakeholders and other prominent political figures from across the country were also present to welcome the Vice President.
Before proceeding to the Dutse Township Stadium for the campaign rally, Shettima is expected to accompany President Tinubu to inaugurate four projects in the state.
The projects include the Renewed Hope Technical Services Centre, the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Skills Acquisition Centre, Jigawa State’s agricultural mechanisation programme and a dualised road project in Dutse.
The initiatives are aimed at strengthening technical education, promoting skills acquisition, improving agricultural mechanisation and enhancing road infrastructure across the state.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Stanley Nkwocha disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, announcing the Vice President’s visit to Ebonyi State for the campaign rally.
The rally is scheduled to take place at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, as part of the APC’s campaign activities under the Renewed Hope agenda.
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The announcement called on residents and party supporters to turn out in large numbers to welcome the Vice President, describing the event as an opportunity for massive political mobilisation.
“One city. Thousands of voices. An atmosphere of incredible energy,” the statement said.
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