2023 Elections show Nigerian voters can’t be underrated anymore

2023 Elections show Nigerian voters can’t be underrated anymore - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has shared that the outcome of the 2023 elections has shown that Nigerian voters cannot be underrated.

2023 Elections show Nigerian voters can’t be underrated anymore - Buhari

The president said this at an event in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. As per a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said: “It is a testament to the maturity of our democracy and to the amazing sophistication of the voter. What shocked me was that the ordinary citizen who is usually underrated has made the point of his political understanding of things. Assumption is always that you are Governor for eight years and you go to the Senate to crown the career. No one should underrate the Nigerian voter anymore. Politics will be more difficult, henceforth.”

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

Lagos State Police Command has said that it would be investigating polling unit where voters were forced to vote candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lagos Police to investigate polling units where voters forced to vote APC

The state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin made the announcement while reacting to a video which captured the moment a political thug told voters who won’t vote for the ruling party at a polling unit in Fehintola Giwa Street Aguda, Surulere, to go home. The unidentified man was heard saying “If you no fit vote APC for here, go your house. Nobody force you come here. I go come look am, if I see you vote another party, you go enter wahala.” Hundeyin who reacted to the video averred that the threat is criminal and against the Electoral Act 2022. He wrote; “This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence.” This is totally criminal and against the Electoral Act, 2022. Investigation and prosecution will commence. https://t.co/Qpo6rsVwkd — SP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) February 25, 2023

Voters prevent INEC officers from leaving over alleged refusal to upload results

Voters prevent INEC officers from leaving over alleged refusal to upload results

Voters were captured on camera preventing INEC officers from leaving after they allegedly reused to upload the results from the polling station. 2023 Elections: Voters prevent INEC officers from leaving after they allegedly refused to upload results A video spotted online saw some voters blocking the path and preventing some officers from INEC from moving away in their cars after they refused to upload the results of the elections. A lot of people seem angrier and more agitated over the elections and the results from the various polling station as they have kept an eagle eye on anyone planning to rig the elections. In the video, some INEC from the polling unit in Omole Estate, Ojodu Berger were seized from moving after they packed their machines and stuff to leave without uploading the elections.

Thugs destroy INEC materials in Akwa Ibom, police teargas voters

2023 Elections: Thugs destroy INEC materials in Akwa Ibom, police teargas voters

Voting was halted at Unit 1, Ward 10, Ikot Ebom Primary School, Itu local government area in Akwa-Ibom state due to an altercation allegedly initiated by PDP thugs.

2023 Elections: Thugs destroy INEC materials in Akwa Ibom, police teargas voters

The chaos overwhelmed the police officer at the unit, who rode away on a motorcycle, abandoning the voters. Despite the voters’ insistence on casting their ballots for their preferred candidate, they were denied the opportunity, according to an anonymous voter. The alleged PDP thugs reportedly overpowered the voters, leading to a chaotic situation. A female officer, who had earlier left the unit, returned with her colleagues and fired tear gas canisters at the dispersed voters in their various homes. Several voters, who claimed not to be PDP supporters, were allegedly deprived of their voting rights during the presidential election. Furthermore, suspected thugs reportedly destroyed election materials designated for specific units at the well-known Urua Anwa junction in the Etim Ekpo local government area by puncturing the vehicle’s tyres.

Davido expresses hope of victory in video; sends message to voters

Davido expresses hope of victory in video; sends message to voters

Award-winning singer, Davido is believing his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to come out victorious at the end of today’s gubernatorial elections in Osun State.
In a video via his Instastory, the singer called on citizens of Osun State to make sure they stay back and protect their votes after the polls.
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Davido’s message comes shortly after he had revealed that voters at the ongoing election were rejecting inducement.

He had tweeted, “People rejecting money being offered to them left and right of the state today. Great to see there is still hope for Nigeria.”
For the past few days, the DMW boss has been in Osun, bonding with the electorate and urging them to vote for his uncle who is contesting under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).