Prominent Nigerians have reacted to comments made by Col. Imuse and Mr. John Mayaki on the Resident Electoral commissioner of INEC in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Mike Igini.
Igini who was accused of being in connivance with the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki ahead of the just concluded gubernatorial election in the State, they alleged further that Igini was to rig the election for the PDP in the State.
However in a swift reaction, Barr Igini refuted the allegations, stating that he has never being with Governor Godwin Obaseki, and that he only passed through Edo State to Delta for the funeral of his old time friend’s mother.
Igini also instituted a libel suit against Col. Imuse, Mr. Mayaki and the Apc in Edo State demanding for 10 billion naira and a public apology published in 5 national dailies for seven days.
Mike Igini is a resident electoral commissioner who is known for conducting free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria and has been commended by international leaders for maintaining Nigeria’s electoral values.
Pundits believe that if Mike Igini is appointed the chairman of INEC, the electoral Reform in Nigeria and the integrity of the ballot will be realised.
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