Bayelsa LG Council poll: 10 persons in court over election fraud - Daily Post Nigeria

The suspects, identified as Preye Tosi, Emmomotimi Yeri, Oyinkumo Odoni, Ebiakpo Tobi, Selekeowei Odoni, Andrew Bam, Peter Koripamo Benamieyeseigha, Arupado Gedegu, Bobby Opokuma, Angala Oyindeinyefa and Temple Driver, were accused of hijacking of electoral materials in the just concluded August 10, 2019 local government area and councillorship election.

The Convener of PACON, Mr. Aluzu Ebikebuna Augustine, who signed the statement, stated that the arraignment of the suspects was part of the effort to discourage electoral malpractice’, saying, “we are currently prosecuting some suspects through the Commissioner of Police in Bayelsa state over reports of hijacking of electoral materials in the just concluded August 10, 2019 local government area and councillorship election.

He commended political parties for the peaceful conduct of their primaries and urged them to replicate same during the election. “The organization will not tolerate any act of electoral malfeasance in the forthcoming election. As advocates of patriotism and community development, we shall work with relevant authorities in ensuring that those who attempt to hijack the collective will of the people are prosecuted.

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