After Voting, Leave the Rest For Me, Wike Tells APC Supporters
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has reacted to a viral message to supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, suggesting that he would manipulate Saturday's elections in their favour.
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has reacted to a viral message to supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, suggesting that he would manipulate Saturday's elections in their favour.
Turaki, therefore urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to take notice of the "undemocratic" utterances and "unequivocally dissociate itself from any individual or action capable of compromising the credibility of the electoral process."
His words, "The PDP has taken note of a viral video in which the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was seen addressing supporters of the APC at a polling unit, openly boasting that after voting, they should “leave the rest” for him.
"This statement is deeply disturbing. It conveys a troubling mindset and suggests a clear intent to interfere with, manipulate, or unduly influence the electoral process. Such conduct is unacceptable in a democratic society and constitutes a direct threat to the credibility and integrity of elections.
"At a time when Nigerians expect transparency, neutrality, and strict adherence to democratic norms especially from public office holders this utterance falls far below the standards expected of a serving minister of the Federal Republic.
"The PDP therefore calls on the Independent National Electoral Commission to take immediate notice of this undemocratic statement and to unequivocally dissociate itself from any individual or action capable of compromising the credibility of the electoral process. INEC must reassure Nigerians through decisive action that it remains committed to conducting free, fair, and credible elections.
"Democracy must be protected, and no one regardless of position or influence should be allowed to undermine the will of the people."
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