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2023 Election

Lagos guber: Reports of violence depressing - Bode George

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has expressed disappointment over the widesprea...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief March 18, 2023
Updated March 18, 2023 at 12:13 PM
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Lagos guber: Reports of violence depressing - Bode George
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has expressed disappointment over the widespread reports of violence and voter suppression in the ongoing governorship and House of Assembly elections in Lagos. After casting his vote at PU002 Cameron Road Ikoyi 1, Eti-Osa Local Government, George lamented the state of affairs in various parts of the state.

"The reports we are getting so far are very depressing. We have had reports from Kosofe, Somolu, Mushin, Ikeja, Surulere, Ajah. We can't turn this country into a group of people under mob rule. People cannot exercise their rights very freely," George said.

He further expressed concerns over the militarization of the election process, saying it was wrong to deploy soldiers to oversee it. He said military personnel could intimidate voters and create tension, leading to voter apathy.

George also criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its handling of the election, stating that the electoral body needed to do more to ensure that the voting process was transparent, accessible, and fair.

"The conduct of the election so far has not been very satisfactory. There have been issues with the card readers, and we have heard reports of vote buying and intimidation of voters. INEC needs to do more to ensure that the process is transparent, free, and fair," he added.

He called on security agencies to ensure that perpetrators of violence and voter suppression were brought to book. He also urged Nigerians to remain calm and peaceful, encouraging them to come out en masse to exercise their franchise.

"We call on the security agencies to ensure that those responsible for violence and voter suppression are brought to book. We also call on Nigerians to remain calm and peaceful and come out en masse to exercise their franchise," he said.

He expressed hope that the election outcome would reflect the wishes and aspirations of the people of Lagos. He urged politicians to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and accept the election's work whether they win or lose.

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