Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad criticized the Labour Party for failing to win any polling unit in the Edo governorship election. His comments sparked heated social media reactions, with users highlighting alleged electoral irregularities, vote-buying, and the party's lack of offline support, while others defended Labour Party’s stance.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad criticized the Labour Party (LP) for its failure to secure victory in any polling unit during the recent Edo State governorship election. Speaking after the election, Ahmad questioned LP's credibility, sparking strong reactions across social media.
Some users mocked the LP, claiming their victories are only "online," while others accused Ahmad of hypocrisy, considering alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Critics highlighted issues such as vote-buying and electoral malpractice, with one commenter pointing out the challenge of conducting free and fair elections. While some supported Ahmad's stance, many others expressed frustration with the state of Nigeria’s politics.