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ADC questions Wike’s presence at polling units

Naija News • Feb 21
ADC questions Wike’s presence at polling units
**Wike's Polling Unit Visit Sparks Outrage** In a move widely seen as undue interference, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, recently visited polling units in Abuja during the Area Council elections. His actions have not gone unnoticed, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) condemning the move as a direct threat to the integrity of the electoral process. The ADC has raised concerns over Wike's presence at polling units, citing his role as a partisan minister and his imposition of a curfew on potential voters. The party sees this as a clear attempt to intimidate voters and undermine the democratic process. As a non-voter in the FCT, Wike's actions are viewed as an overreach of his authority. There have been reports of voter suppression and intimidation, including alleged collaboration between APC agents and some security personnel. In light of this, the ADC has urged its party agents and voters to remain vigilant and report any irregularities to the electoral commission. The party has also flagged disruptions to the INEC Result Viewing Portal, which has been inaccessible despite ongoing results collation. Wike's visit to polling units has been described as "vexatious and meddlesome" by the ADC. The party fears that his presence may have intimidated voters and officials, compromising the integrity of the elections. While Wike has claimed that the elections were peaceful, the ADC remains unconvinced. The ADC has called on citizens to remain calm but vigilant, and to report any further irregularities to safeguard the integrity of the elections. The party has also urged the electoral commission to restore full functionality to the INEC Result Viewing Portal and provide a clear explanation for the disruption. As Nigeria continues to navigate the complexities of its electoral process, incidents like Wike's visit to polling units serve as a reminder of the need for all stakeholders to respect the democratic process and uphold the integrity of the elections.
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