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The People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has said he would not allow what transpired in last Saturday’s election in Edo State to happen in his state.
Agboola Ajayi alleged that Edo governorship election was rigged in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ayo Fadaka, Ajayi argued that Edo people voted for PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
It read: “The Edo State Governorship Election results represent another rape on democracy in Nigeria and for the umpteenth time, we declare that this is absolutely condemnable, as it betrays a total disregard for the electoral desires of the people as validly expressed through the ballot.
“Nigerians are not fooled by the officially declared result by INEC, they know that PDP won that election and this is a shame on those who sit atop our affairs.
“In Ondo State, we have taken due cognizance of these dastardly acts committed by agencies saddled with the responsibilities to provide level playing grounds, and sadly failed to live up to expectations. It is a shameful act that lowers the status and respect due to Nigeria in the committee of nations.
“However, we are prepared to ensure that rules will be followed in our election which comes up in November. We need to underscore that we will not acquiesce or take kindly to any act geared towards compromising votes in our election.
“We state emphatically for all to see and hear that Ondo is not Edo, our attitude, understanding, and patience differs. We will vote and protect our vote here. We are resolved to give everything to ensure that the electoral desires of our people will command attention and attain the desired goals.”
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