The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has said last Saturday’s House of Assembly election in the state was a bazaar, marred by irregularities and intimidation.
The party said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shown its desperation as many undemocratic activities were perpetrated.
In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, the APC said: “The election was marred by irregularities, intimidation and violence.
“The people were intimidated and induced to vote for the PDP.
“The election didn’t represent the wishes and aspirations of the people as many results were canceled and election materials hijacked.
“Our people were baited with money ranging from N1,000 to N5,000. Their conscience was tampered with.
“The April 11 election is far from being free, fair and credible. Governor Olusegun Mimiko was desperate and he employed every illegal means during the election.”
Adesanya said the PDP turned the election into a war in Ilaje, Idanre, Ese-Odo, Irele, Ifedore, Odigbo, Okitipupa and Owo local governments .
“The party -with the help of security agencies- fomented troubles in our party’s strongholds.
“Our agents were beaten and intimidated by PDP thugs, leading to them fleeing their various polling booths .
One of our members was killed in Ifedore by PDP thugs.”
The party reasoned that the fact that Ondo is one of the states where violence was recorded as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is a pointer that the PDP and Mimiko were desperate to win the election at all cost. Our party will challenge the outcome through legal means.”