Segun Oni, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, claimed on Friday that some desperate politicians are already breaking the peace accord signed before the National Peace Commission led by Gen Abdudalami Abubakar.
Oni claimed that rather than following democratic principles in the June 18 Ekiti election, those he referred to as “oppressors” had allegedly dehumanised and demobilised his supporters through unlawful arrests.
Mr. Adeniran Tella, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), and other security formations, according to Oni, must be neutral and ensure justice, fairness, and equity for the election to be peaceful and trouble-free.
Oni, who spoke to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Friday, warned INEC, the international community, security agencies, observers, and other stakeholders about the importance of strict adherence to democratic ethos in the election’s conduct.
“For this election to be valid, all forms EC8A, EC8B, EC8C, and EC8D must be stamped and signed by the REC and not by any other agent or staff.” Nobody will be able to smuggle any type of fake results once the REC stamps and signs them.
“Polling officers must upload results at polling units in the presence of party agents.” To compensate for network failure, INEC must provide alternative network providers.
“No one should be able to tamper with the outcomes.” The backbone of democratic practise is an election. If you haven’t interacted with the public in the four years since your election, you will almost certainly be rejected. Subterfuge should not be allowed to be used to win an election.”
“I will keep to the peace accord,” Oni said of the importance of peace for the election’s success. However, peace can only be guaranteed if you stand for justice, equity, truth, and fairness.
“However, when people are kidnapped, every peace document becomes null and void.” Let us warn them not to set fire to this state. Those who have been attempting to kidnap my supporters should be brought to justice right now. They are putting the people’s patience and tolerance to the test.
“Three days ago, one of my supporters was arrested and detained by a section of the police for alleged kidnapping.”
“They should not set fire to this state.” If someone commits an offence and believes they are the authorities, the peace agreement is immediately shattered.
“As a governor, I did not steal, which is why the people of Ekiti support me, and I should set a good example for all our politicians to learn how to be content.”
