Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Ondo governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi has said he does not trust Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible election.
Gatekeepers News reports that the former deputy Governor of the state said this after casting his ballot at his polling unit in Ese-Odo LGA on Saturday.
Ajayi criticised the pace at which the commission is operating, alleging that it is a deliberate attempt to rig the polls.
He said, “The system is not perfect, things are not working,” Ajayi told reporters.
“A lot of complaints here and there… INEC cannot organise elections in just one state.”
Before this, the politician had during an interview, alleged that Oluwatoyin Babalola, the state’s resident electoral commissioner (REC), met with Lucky Aiyedatiwa, incumbent state Governor, and chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He said, “I think it’s deliberate on the part of INEC and the part of the REC.”
“We can’t trust you. The system is compromised, people are complaining about vote buying, BVAs are not working. It’s very shameful.”
“I think Nigerians should call on the chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. If he cannot do the job, he should just resign. This is embarrassing.”
“This is sad and Nigerians are not happy.”
Ajayi also faulted the presence of armed military officers.”
According to the PDP candidate, their proximity intimidated voters.
