The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday cleared air on its decision to withhold certificates of return of Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo and three others.
He told the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Awka that INEC only issue certificate to people who genuinely won elections. “In the case of Imo West Senatorial zone where Okorocha contested, the Otu-Opi Federal Constituency in Benue, Agayi State Constituency and another in Akwa Ibom. He said INEC action is not targeted at the voters who voted people of their choice but to address excesses of those who wanted to use unconventional means to win elections.“Once we have such case, INEC will not issue certificate, but ensure that the right thing is done,” he said.
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