The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has broken its silence after its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu was asked to resign.
INEC Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi in a statement on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, said the calls by the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are misplaced.
He specifically singled out the PDP agent, Senator Dino Melaye on the allegation that the INEC Chairman allocated scores to parties.
“The call by the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party for the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu to resign is misplaced. The allegation by Dino Melaye that the INEC Chairman allocated scores to parties is unfounded and irresponsible,” the statement read.
“At the same time, contrary to the insinuation by both parties, results emanating from the States point to a free, fair and credible process.”