Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Atedo Peterside has asserted that sample polling unit results from the just-concluded Edo State governorship election showed that All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded over 98.5% voter turnout in some areas, contradicting the state-wide turnout of 22.2%.
Dr Peterside who took to social media on Thursday, raised concerns over the discrepancies, calling on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other stakeholders to challenge the results.
According to him, the data extracted from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) IREV platform, showed some polling units reported more votes for the APC than the total number of accredited voters.
“Edo Governorship Elections; In sample Polling Unit results from @inecnigeria IREV shown below,
@OfficialAPCNg recorded more votes than total no. of accredited voters or they achieved over 98.5% voter turnout versus a State-wide turnout of 22.2%. @Aighodalo @OfficialPDPNig & all right-thinking Nigerians must challenge this #EdoDecides2024,” Peterside tweeted.
Edo Governorship Elections; In sample Polling Unit results from @inecnigeria IREV shown below, @OfficialAPCNg recorded more votes than total no. of accredited voters or they achieved over 98.5% voter turnout versus a State-wide turnout of 22.2%. @Aighodalo @OfficialPDPNig & all… pic.twitter.com/qBhHYfvVyu
— Atedo Peterside (@AtedoPeterside) September 26, 2024
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The development has sparked outrage among opposition parties and civil society groups, who are demanding an investigation into the alleged irregularities.
INEC has been urged to verify the accuracy of the polling unit results and ensure transparency in the electoral process.
The Edo State governorship election is seen as a crucial test for Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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