Scandalous Scuffle: Lagos APC Mired in Voter Fraud Claims
Lagos APC Enduring Strife Due to Accusations of Voter Manipulation in Elections
In the seething heat of Lagos politics, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is once again in the limelight—but this time, it's shrouded in a whirlwind of controversy. Three aspirants jockeying for chairmanship positions in the upcoming Local Government elections have found themselves at the heart of a tempestuous voter fraud storm.
Our trusted sources reveal that Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, vying for the Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Messrs. Alogba Babawale and Azeez Lamina Oshoala, both chasing the Ikorodu Local Government chairmanship position, are under the scanner.
Rumors abound that Babawale and Oshoala are residents of Ikorodu West and Ikorodu North respectively, rather than their elected Local Governments. The finger-pointing doesn't end there; all three are damned for flaunting multiple Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), an electoral cardinal sin.
Jinadu Oshinleye, backed by Chukwuyem Atewe Esq., has taken his grievances to the APC's high echelons—shooting arrows at the party chairman and deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, among others, over Aroyewun's alleged transgressions.
In defense of the petition, The Sun declares that Aroyewun, who's running for the Lagos State House of Assembly for Ikorodu Constituency II, unlawfully swapped his voter registration from Ward Ijede J, Polling Unit 24-12-13-006 to securing a new one for Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA, under Polling Unit 24-12-09-009. The petition claims that this move violates Section 12(3) of the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines. To add salt to the wound, the new PVC can't be found on INEC's portal, casting further doubt on its legitimacy.
Past APC screenings, such as those of Ajeromi/Ifelodun LGA, have seen aspirants sent packing due to similar transgressions. The petitioner's hope lies in reinstating electoral credibility and cleaning up the political mess.
Meanwhile, on the brighter side, the APC has dipped quills into inks, preparing for the July 12 local government elections, holding stakeholder meetings to sort out the election processes. As the tournament unfolds, and the accusations continue flying, time shall reveal which aspiring leader will emerge unscathed.
Bonus Reading
- Rocky Road to Consensus: It seems the APC leans towards a consensus candidate selection approach, which, if successful, may dampen inner disputes. However, it doesn't directly contend voter fraud allegations[1].
- Campaign Turmoil: Oto Awori LCDA youths mourn the alleged imposition of a councillorship aspirant, a concern that, though not linked to voter fraud, raises eyebrows about the nomination process[2].
- Organizing for Elections: With the elections looming, the APC has rallied party officials and aspirants for crucial stakeholder meetings. These get-togethers could offer an opportunity to address voter fraud allegations[3].
[1] Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/05/my-assertion-is-not-personal-lagos-apc-aspirant-latona-abegunde/
[2] Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/24/grassroots-lament-over-the-imposition-of-councillorship-candidates-by-political-leaders-in-ivejoy-ijede-lgc/
[3] Source: https://guardian.ng/news/apc-concludes-preparations-for-july-12-lagos-council-polls/
[4] Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/18/police-force-deploys-additional-31000-officers-for-lagos-council-polls/
[5] Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/05/28/lagos-apc-youths-condemn-imposition-of-council-chairman-by-party-leaders/
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State is again under scrutiny, this time for allegations of voter fraud in the upcoming Local Government elections.
- Three aspirants running for chairmanship positions in different Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) have found themselves embroiled in a voter fraud controversy.
- Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, one of the aspirants, has been accused of unlawfully swapping his voter registration, a move that allegedly violates the Electoral Act.
- The People's Democratic Party (PDP) may seize this opportunity to undermine the APC, given the ongoing allegations of voter fraud.
- Despite these controversy, the APC is proceeding with preparations for the July 12 local government elections, convening stakeholder meetings to finalize the election processes.
- If proven true, these voter fraud allegations could have severe political repercussions, potentially damaging the APC's reputation in Naija (Nigeria) and the overall politics and policy-and-legislation landscape.
- The recent allegations of imposition of councillorship aspirants in Oto Awori LCDA, while not necessarily linked to voter fraud, further accentuate concerns about the nomination process and general news surrounding the elections.
