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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has condemned recent comments made by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state.
Wike had accused INEC of colluding with the APC to rig the upcoming election rerun in the state.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, INEC described wike's allegations as false and an incitement to violence.
“The Commission condemns, in very strong terms, the relentless false allegations, provocative and dangerous comments being made by some political actors, especially the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Wike, against the commission, all of which are capable of inciting people to commit violent acts that could derail the election.
“We appeal to stakeholders to henceforth refrain from making pronouncements that could either overheat the state or instigate their followers to violence. We also appeal to all the political parties and their supporters to abide by the extant laws governing the electoral process. We wish to reassure all Nigerians that the commission will remain impartial and committed to conducting credible, fair and transparent elections at all times.”
Wike had accused INEC of colluding with the APC to rig the upcoming election rerun in the state.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, INEC described wike's allegations as false and an incitement to violence.
“The Commission condemns, in very strong terms, the relentless false allegations, provocative and dangerous comments being made by some political actors, especially the governor of Rivers State, Mr. Wike, against the commission, all of which are capable of inciting people to commit violent acts that could derail the election.
“We appeal to stakeholders to henceforth refrain from making pronouncements that could either overheat the state or instigate their followers to violence. We also appeal to all the political parties and their supporters to abide by the extant laws governing the electoral process. We wish to reassure all Nigerians that the commission will remain impartial and committed to conducting credible, fair and transparent elections at all times.”
