Apc national chairman pressure edo election

You're referring to the recent controversy surrounding the Edo State governorship election and the alleged pressure exerted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to manipulate the outcome of the election.

For those who may not be aware, the Edo State governorship election was held on September 19, 2020, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Godwin Obaseki, emerged victorious. However, the APC had been seeking to unseat Obaseki, who was seeking re-election for a second term.

There were allegations that Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and a key figure in the APC, had been exerting pressure on INEC to manipulate the election results in favor of the APC candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. These allegations were made by various stakeholders, including the PDP and some civil society organizations.

Some of the allegations included claims that Oshiomhole had been using his influence to intimidate INEC officials and threaten to withdraw the APC's support for the commission if the election results did not favor the APC. There were also allegations that Oshiomhole had been working with some INEC officials to rig the election.

The controversy surrounding the Edo State governorship election has sparked widespread outrage and concern about the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria. Many have called for Oshiomhole to be held accountable for his alleged actions and for measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

It's worth noting that Oshiomhole has denied any wrongdoing and has accused his critics of making baseless allegations. However, the allegations have been widely reported and have sparked a national debate about the need for electoral reform in Nigeria.

In the end, the Edo State governorship election was declared free and fair by INEC, and Godwin Obaseki was declared the winner. However, the controversy surrounding the election has highlighted the need for greater transparency and accountability in the electoral process in Nigeria.