The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately announce the outstanding results for the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election, citing concerns over delays in the collation process.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, expressed worry that results from two wards in Kuje Area Council had yet to be declared, creating tension among party supporters and residents.
“We are concerned that the results from two wards in Kuje Area Council are yet to be announced by INEC,” Ememobong stated.
He noted that the delay was generating apprehension, particularly given what he described as a marginal lead by the PDP in the affected areas.
“This delay has raised apprehension because of the marginal lead that the Peoples Democratic Party has there, which we are aware is under the threat of being manipulated using security forces,” the statement read.
The PDP spokesperson urged the electoral commission to act swiftly to conclude the process and dispel doubts about the credibility of the election.
“We call on the Chairman of INEC to immediately order the announcement of the results in Kuje Central and Kabi Wards, most of which have been posted on the IREV,” Ememobong said.
He stressed that election results must accurately reflect the will of the electorate, warning that any deviation could undermine public confidence in the democratic process.
“Election results must remain a true reflection of the votes of the people; anything less invalidates the entire process. We should uphold the sanctity of the ballot,” he added.
As of the time of filing this report, INEC had yet to respond publicly to the concerns raised by the PDP.
