In a shocking turn of events,PDP alleged that police operatives and thugs aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) violently blocked officials from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting a court-ordered inspection of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin.
The standoff occurred as PDP officials arrived to execute the court’s directive, aiming to address concerns about potential electoral fraud during recent elections. Upon arrival, they were met with aggressive resistance, with INEC staff citing the absence of INEC chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who is reportedly in Dubai, as the reason for their refusal to allow the inspection.
A senior PDP official voiced serious concerns about the lack of transparency in the electoral process, questioning the integrity of the current administration and its commitment to upholding democratic principles. This incident has raised alarms about the state of democracy in Nigeria and the lengths to which political factions will go to maintain power.
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