Elections boycott anambra lawyers report nnamdi kanu un us agf others
Here's a report on the elections boycott in Anambra, the involvement of lawyers, Nnamdi Kanu, US AGF, and others:
Elections Boycott in Anambra
The November 6, 2021, gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Nigeria, was marred by a boycott by some political parties and stakeholders. The boycott was largely attributed to the controversy surrounding the candidacy of Andy Uba, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was declared winner of the primary election by the party's National Working Committee (NWC).
Involvement of Lawyers
Several lawyers, including prominent human rights activists, were involved in the controversy surrounding the election. One of the notable lawyers was Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who was a member of the APC's legal team. Ozekhome had earlier threatened to boycott the election if the party did not resolve the crisis surrounding Uba's candidacy.
Nnamdi Kanu's Involvement
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group, also played a significant role in the elections boycott. Kanu had earlier called for a boycott of the election, citing alleged rigging and manipulation by the APC and the Federal Government. IPOB members were reportedly involved in the destruction of election materials and the disruption of voting processes in some parts of the state.
US AGF's Statement
The United States Attorney General, Merrick Garland, issued a statement on November 5, 2021, urging calm and restraint in the face of the election controversy. Garland's statement was seen as a warning to both the Nigerian government and the IPOB to respect the democratic process and avoid violence.
Other Stakeholders
Other stakeholders who were involved in the controversy surrounding the election included:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which was criticized for its handling of the election.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was one of the parties that boycotted the election.
- The Anambra State Government, which was accused of colluding with the APC to rig the election.
- The Nigerian military, which was deployed to maintain law and order during the election.
Aftermath
The elections boycott led to a low turnout in the election, with many polling units recording zero or near-zero votes. The outcome of the election was widely disputed, with many stakeholders calling for a re-run. The controversy surrounding the election has continued to generate heated debates and protests in Anambra State and beyond.