Benue Local Government Elections Marred by Irregularities, Says Senate Minority Leader
In a scathing statement, Sen. Abba Moro, the Senate Minority Leader, has described the recent local government elections in Benue as a “rape of democracy.” The elections, held on Saturday, saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) win all 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship seats, according to the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC).
However, Sen. Moro, who represents the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Benue South senatorial district, has disputed the results, claiming that the election did not hold in his area. He alleged that election materials and officials of BSIEC were not seen anywhere in the district.
“I expected the governor, as a priest, to push for a paradigm shift by doing what is right and not referencing and copying what was wrongly done in the past,” Sen. Moro said. “Democracy is fiercely fought for, with some people paying the supreme price. Anti-democratic forces will not be allowed to destroy the system.”
Sen. Moro also expressed disappointment in Governor Hyacinth Alia for not standing by the truth and due process as promised during his electioneering campaign. He urged members of the PDP to remain calm, assuring them that everything legally possible would be done to challenge the election in a court of competent jurisdiction.
The controversy surrounding the election has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Benue and the country as a whole. As the people of Benue await the outcome of the dispute, Sen. Moro’s comments serve as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding democratic values and protecting the rights of citizens.
