PDP, LP allegations against INEC Chairman unfounded, irresponsible –Oyekanmi

Chief Press Secretary to Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Rotimi Oyekanmi has described the calls by the Labour Party and the People’s Democratic Democratic Party on the INEC Chairman to resign as misplaced.

He also described the allegation by Dino Melaye that the INEC Chairman allocated scores to parties as unfounded and irresponsible.

In a terse statement, Oyekanmi said contrary to the insinuation by both parties, results emanating from the States point to a free, fair and credible process.

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“There are laid down procedures for aggrieved parties or candidates to follow when they are dissatisfied about the outcome of an election. Such procedures do not include calling on the INEC Chairman to resign or for the election to be cancelled.

“To be sure, aggrieved parties are free to approach the courts to ventilate their concerns and wait for the matter to be resolved. Making inciting comments capable of causing violence or unrest is unacceptable.

“The 2023 General election processes are in their final stages of completion. It is only fair for aggrieved parties to allow the conclusion of the process and approach the courts with their evidence to pursue their cases.