From: Benin City
Thousands of Edo residents gathered in Benin City on October 2, 2024, to protest the disputed outcome of the September 21 gubernatorial election. The protesters, mostly supporters of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognize Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the legitimate winner.
The protesters alleged that the electoral process was compromised, with results tampered and manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. They cited instances of result alteration, including 13,526 votes added to APC and 4,335 taken from PDP in Oredo Local Government.
The protest began at Ring Road, proceeding through Akpakpava Road to INEC's State headquarters at Aduwawa, Ramart Park, Ikpoba Hill, Benin City. Heavily armed police officers maintained law and order at the INEC office. Leaders at the protest are Dr. Tony Aziegbemi (PDP State Chairman), Hon. Matthew Iduoriyekemwen (PDP Campaign Director General), Rev Olu Martins (Deputy Director, Media).
The protesters vowed to continue until justice is served, emphasizing that INEC's actions undermined the electoral process's integrity.
Source: Global Times Nigeria
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