In a developing story concerning the forthcoming Edo governorship election, there are alarming revelations about plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to import voters from outside the state, specifically from Akwa Ibom.
According to a close associate of the APC gubernatorial candidate, Monday Okpebholo, the party has orchestrated arrangements to bring in voters from other states, with alleged support from the Senate President.
The source claimed that the APC intends to facilitate the arrival of the voters to bolster Okpebholo’s chances in the upcoming election.
”This strategy involves the assistance of the Senate President, who is said to be backing the initiative and even sponsoring some of the imported voters.
”I can also tell you for free that some senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are complicit in this scheme,” the source said.
The claims suggest that INEC, which is responsible for overseeing electoral integrity, could be involved in facilitating or turning a blind eye to the activities of the APC, raising concerns about the credibility of the upcoming election.
The revelation has sparked outrage and calls for immediate action to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.
Stakeholders and opposition parties are demanding a thorough investigation into the allegations to prevent any potential manipulation of the election outcome.
The APC and its supporters have yet to respond to the claims, suggesting a shock over the exposure.
Political commentators warn that as the election date approaches, the focus remains on ensuring that the democratic process is upheld and that every vote cast is legitimate.
In a related development, the APC has been accused of spreading propaganda using fake court judgments ahead of the election.
The allegations suggest that the APC is actively procuring and disseminating fabricated legal decisions to mislead the public and sway opinion in their favour.
This was disclosed by sources close to the party in the state, warning residents to be wary of the ploy.
