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Kaduna council poll a charade – Chairmanship candidate alleges
Ahmadu Yunusa Yusuf, a candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claims the recent local government election in Kagarko, Kaduna, was a sham. He insists that no voting occurred, contradicting the official announcement by the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM) that declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner across all local governments.
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Yusuf highlighted that it is absurd for KAD-SIECOM to announce the APC as winners when there was no election. He noted that historically, no single party has dominated local elections in Kaduna, indicating a systemic issue in the electoral process.
The candidate expressed serious doubts about the integrity of both the Kaduna State government and KAD-SIECOM. He criticized the election results as a blatant manipulation of democracy, which could erode public trust in the electoral system
Yusuf urged the federal government, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to intervene in the matter. He believes the situation undermines democracy and has called for the national assembly to halt further local government funding to the state until the election's legitimacy is addressed.
Yusuf claimed to have both audio and video evidence proving that elections did not occur in Kagarko. He reported incidents of ballot tampering, where individuals were caught filling out ballots in private settings. This adds a layer of seriousness to his allegations.
He further noted that even Governor Uba Sani faced difficulties at his polling unit, being booed before he could cast his vote. This incident, according to Yusuf, reflects the overall discontent with the electoral process in the state.
Despite the serious allegations, Yusuf has chosen not to challenge the election results at the tribunal. He argues that, since there was no election, legal recourse is unnecessary. This decision raises questions about the effectiveness of existing electoral oversight mechanisms.
These allegations have wider implications for Nigeria's electoral integrity. If the claims are proven true, it may prompt calls for reforms in how local elections are conducted and monitored across the country, affecting future electoral processes.
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