The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that only three of the 17 political parties participating in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State have fully uploaded the details of their agents for all polling and collation levels.
In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that the 16 party expressed concern over what it termed an untimely celebration by senior government officials and APC supporters.
The SDP alleged that on Tuesday, August 6, APC supporters took to social media to celebrate a purported victory in the case.
According to the statement, “This celebration, which included the dissemination of placards and graphics congratulating Ahmed Usman Ododo of the APC, occurred even though the Supreme Court has yet to officially commence its sitting on the matter.”
In response, the Director of Media and Publicity for the Ododo/Oyibo APC Campaign Council, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, dismissed the SDP claims, accusing the party of spreading fake news whenever court judgments are pending.
He further criticised the SDP for engaging in propaganda and sensationalism, asserting that the APC believes in the rule of law while their opponents resort to falsehood.
“Our party is not interested in participating in the grave of lies, blackmail, propaganda, sensationalism, and the celebration of falsehood,” Fanwo said.
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