Party Representative Raises Concerns Over Irregularities In Council Poll Outcome
By Wapcodehub9ja Political Correspondent Reporting Live From Abuja, Nigeria
An agent of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the outcome of the recently conducted Area Council election in Kuje, Abuja, alleging incidents of over-voting in parts of the council.
The party representative reportedly raised concerns during the collation process, claiming that the number of votes recorded in certain polling units exceeded the number of accredited voters. The allegation has sparked tension among party supporters in the area.
Kuje Area Council, one of the six councils in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), witnessed competitive contests among major political parties during the election. Observers described voter turnout as moderate across several wards.
According to the APC agent, discrepancies were observed in specific polling units where vote counts allegedly did not align with accreditation data. He called on the electoral authorities to thoroughly review the results before final declaration.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have yet to issue a detailed response to the claims at the time of filing this report. However, electoral guidelines stipulate that over-voting occurs when the total votes cast exceed the number of accredited voters, which can lead to cancellation in affected polling units.
Other party representatives at the collation center reportedly insisted that the process was conducted in accordance with established electoral procedures.
Political analysts note that post-election disputes are not uncommon in council polls, particularly in closely contested races.
INEC is expected to address any formal petitions through the appropriate electoral review mechanisms as provided by law.
The situation remains under observation as stakeholders await further clarification from the electoral commission
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