The embattled INEC REC in Akwa Ibom, Mike Igini (pictured sitting with Gov Udom Emmanuel), has been accused by various quarters of colluding with the state Governor in order to make APC lose the election in Akwa Ibom State.
A prominent voice has now been added - Buhari has named Mike Igini as an INEC umpire who he believes is corrupt and is working against the APC.
Rumours to that effect had been swirling around the political scene for a while, but after the various happenings during the presidential election, including the movement of the result from Ikot Ekpene to Uyo senatorial district, it has become obvious that Mike Igini is not an impartial participant in the election.
The political calculation within the current Akwa Ibom State Government had always been that Atiku would win the election, and with that, “all sins” would be forgotten. Now that the federal Government has shown that it will remain APC, there is clear fear within the state government, and by the INEC REC about election manipulation.
With the tough anti-corruption stance of the federal government, it is becoming clear that the days are numbered for all those involved in manipulating elections.
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