PDP Raises Alarm Over Hijacked Okura Bye-Election in Kogi
The Kogi State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) wishes to inform its supporters and the general public about the disturbing events surrounding the ongoing Okura State Constituency Bye-Election.
The election, which was meant to start by 8AM today, has been hijacked by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to reports, election materials were taken away to an unknown location for planned rigging and result manipulation. This act was allegedly led by the Kogi State Auditor-General and the Dekina Local Government Chairman.
In a statement issued by the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Enemona Anyebe, through the State Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Tijani Umoru Aruwa, he described the incident as “unfortunate, unprofessional, and disturbing.” He stressed that a bye-election should be a test of Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections. He urged party members to remain calm and stay safe.
Meanwhile, the PDP candidate, Hon. Godwin Meliga, was reportedly attacked by thugs while trying to access the venue where election materials were kept.
The PDP assures the public that it will pursue every legal action to challenge this fraudulent exercise, which it says cannot be called an election in any true democracy.
