APC Charges PDP, Governors to Purge Election Rigging Habits

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has charged the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as well as Governors Godwin Obaseki of Edo and Nyesom Wike of Rivers to purge themselves of undemocratic habits of election rigging, vote-buying, and violence ahead of the Edo governorship election slated for September 19, 2020. The APC's Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yekini Nabena, emphasized that President Muhammadu Buhari's impartiality has led to the independence of state institutions, which should be supported to deepen democracy and improve the electioneering system. Meanwhile, Governor Wike has threatened violence, and Governor Obaseki is using his security apparatus to harass the state House of Assembly and APC members.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has accused the PDP and its governors of undemocratic practices, including election rigging, vote-buying, and violence.
  • APC's Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yekini Nabena, emphasized the importance of supporting the independence of state institutions to improve democracy and the election process.
  • Governor Wike has threatened violence, while Governor Obaseki is accused of using his security apparatus to harass the state House of Assembly and APC members.
  • The APC has invited the PDP to issue-based campaigns, urging them to sell their candidate's merits to Edo voters.
  • Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the APC governorship candidate, has proposed a "SIMPLE" agenda for Edo State, focusing on Security, Infrastructural Development, Manpower Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Leadership, and Employment Creation.
  • The Eramah Anwian of Anwain Kingdom has assured Governor Obaseki of their community's support, with the governor receiving two traditional titles: Ozemonya and Ozonya.
  • Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has commended foreign partners for their efforts to improve election conduct in Nigeria and urged them to investigate electoral violence, uncovering sponsors and instigators.
  • Mr. Andrew Momodu, a former aide to Adams Oshiomhole, has defected to the PDP and pledged N5 million to support Obaseki's re-election.
  • The Edo Council of Islamic Affairs has warned against endorsing any political candidates, stating that the Islamic Community is neutral and will not dabble into politics.

Statistics:

  • The Edo governorship election is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2020.
  • The APC has accused the PDP and its governors of undemocratic practices, including election rigging, vote-buying, and violence.
  • Governor Wike has threatened violence, while Governor Obaseki is accused of using his security apparatus to harass the state House of Assembly and APC members.
  • Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu's proposed "SIMPLE" agenda for Edo State focuses on Security, Infrastructural Development, Manpower Development, Public-Private Partnerships, Leadership, and Employment Creation.
  • The Eramah Anwian of Anwain Kingdom has assured Governor Obaseki of their community's support.

Sources:

  • "Purge yourselves of rigging, violence, APC tells PDP" by Gabriel Enogholase, Omeiza Ajayi, Ozioruva Aliu, & Dirisu Yakubu (no publication date mentioned in the original text)
  • The entire article is cited as a single source.

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