The Digest:
Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has claimed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate, won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State. Speaking during an X Space session, Amaechi acknowledged Obi’s win but raised questions about how the results were altered.
Key Points:
- Amaechi agrees with claims that Obi won Rivers State in the 2023 elections.
- He stated, “I don’t know how the results were changed.”
- INEC declared Bola Tinubu as the winner in Rivers State with 231,591 votes.
- Labour Party (LP) polled 175,071 votes, and PDP came third with 88,468 votes.
- Amaechi’s statement fuels ongoing debate over the election results.
- The controversy highlights possible electoral irregularities during the 2023 elections.
Amaechi’s comments continue to stir controversy about the legitimacy of the 2023 presidential election results, especially in Rivers State. Despite INEC’s official declaration, questions remain regarding the transparency of the vote count.
Source: Daily Post Nigeria, X Space discussion
