It was a show of shame as delegates for the PDP chairmanship primary in Akwa Ibom state staged protest against the decision of the party to blindfold them with unpopular candidates for the forthcoming local government election in the state.
Few local government areas including Itu, Mkpat Enin amongst others that was perceived to be trouble zone were to conduct their nominations in Uyo township stadium where the leadership of the party can monitor.
The crisis began when a different delegate list for Itu local government area was presented against the list earlier presented by Prince Idongesit Ituen who represent the area in the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly.
For Mkpat Enin, it was a broad day robbery as the returning officer snatched the ballot box even while the House Member, Engr Otobong Ndem was addressing the delegates in preparation for the exercise.
The biggest shock came when the returning officer announced that exercise was conclusive for Mkpat Enin while the delegates were still cueing to vote for the candidate of their choice.
More embarrassment set-in when security officers pulled triggers from directions in the stadium to scare the electorates from protesting.
Of course, several people sustained injury while trying to run for their safety.
Pundits await the outcome of the failed primary, noting that PDP will fall back to their traditional ways of robbing Paul to pay Peter.
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