Kogi guber: Ajaka boasts of victory, alleges results manipulation

Murtala Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi, says he is certain of victory when polls close. 

Speaking with journalists after casting his vote at Okotonwa open space, polling unit 005, ward 002, Idah LGA of the state, Ajaka said he has majority of the votes cast. 

“From what we are seeing, it is clear that I am the one with the majority (votes),” Ajaka said. 

However, the governorship candidate alleged irregularities in Kogi central. 

“The report I am getting from the central,  Okene, Okehi, and Adavi is that the original result sheet is missing and that they are somewhere compiling the result when an election has not even started,” he added. 

“I have forwarded the evidence to the headquarters and the returning officers concerned. 

“All the election officers in Adavi, Okene and Okehi have compromised. They are trying to dent the image of INEC and I’m urging INEC chairman to take charge immediately.” 

Ajaka thanked President Bola Tinubu for providing “adequate” security for the electoral exercise. 

“As you can see, the atmosphere is calm and peaceful,” he said.