Lucky Obukohwo, ReportingÂ
A group, South-East South-South Professionals of Nigeria (SESSPN), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to write its name on gold by conducting a free, fair and credible Edo State governorship election.
Addressing a press conference in Lagos, President of the group, Hannibal Uwaifo, said the misconduct of the electoral umpire, some unscrupulous politicians and their cronies during the 2023 elections are still fresh in the minds of the people.
He therefore called on INEC to redeem its image by conducting a very transparent election in Edo State where the votes of the people will count.
“the SESSPN has taken notice of the unfortunate statements of President Bola Tinubu about giving Edo State to his party.
“The videos of the president seen with his party supporters boasting about giving Edo State back to his party is sad and has already sent tongues wagging about the intentions of the president considering the massive rigging and manipulations that took place during the 2023 General Elections.
“We believe that INEC as an independent body must hold its grounds and conduct a transparent election where the votes of the people counts”, Uwaifo said