Dino Melaye Calls for Election Cancellation in Kogi, Alleges Compromise by INEC
In a bold move, Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has called for the cancellation of the ongoing polls in five Local Government Areas (LGAs). Melaye, using his official X account, raised serious concerns about the integrity of the election results from the LGAs of Okene, Okehi, Ajaokuta, Adavi, and Ogori/Mangogo.
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The vocal politician asserted that the election outcomes in these areas have been compromised, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate and decisive action by annulling the results. Melaye went further to claim that the alleged irregularities were orchestrated at the highest level of INEC, portraying the entire process in the mentioned LGAs as a “scam.”
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The call for cancellation comes amid a highly contested gubernatorial race in Kogi State, with candidates and political parties closely monitoring the unfolding events. Melaye’s demand for intervention underscores the importance of upholding the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring a fair and transparent outcome.
As the situation develops, the electorate and stakeholders await INEC’s response to Melaye’s allegations and the potential impact on the overall results of the Kogi State gubernatorial election.
