The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must transfer the results of the March 18 elections onto its server using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices, according to Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDPcandidate )’s for governor in Ogun State.
Adebutu urged Ogun voters to keep an eye on the voting process and make sure INEC workers follow the directive, which required them to electronically transfer results from the polling places, wards, and local government collation centres.
The candidate urged the people of Ogun to cast their ballots for the PDP in large numbers on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Adebutu addressed PDP supporters at a large gathering staged in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
He claims that certain individuals have recruited thugs to intimidate, harass, and dissuade voters from casting ballots in order to rig the Saturday election.
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He said that certain candidates were concerned about the PDP’s rising popularity and vowed that the party would not let anyone to send its goons into the state.
He claims that eight people thought to be political thugs were detained on Tuesday while plotting to wreak havoc on the state at a hotel in Iperu.
He urged residents of the state to maintain their composure and cast their votes on Saturday according to their consciences.
We are aware of their plot to send goons into the state to frighten people into not casting their votes, but we urge you not to be alarmed.
“I want to reassure you that some of their goons are already being detained by security personnel. Eight of the thugs were detained today (Tuesday) from their hiding place on the hotel roof in Iperu. Just let me know, and be certain that they will all be taken into custody.
“Stay and defend your votes, let them count them, and make sure INEC personnel post the results. After your votes have been counted and uploaded, I can tell you that your votes will matter and Ogun State will have effective government.
He declared, “We have worked hard, this party has worked hard, and we will return you to excellent administration.
Since February 25, there have been protests about INEC’s refusal to transfer the results of the presidential and National Assembly elections to its system.
