In a recent discourse with Senator Abba Moro, the esteemed 10th Senate Minority Leader, he expressed his deep concern regarding the local government election in Benue State held on Saturday, October 5th, 2024.
He labeled it as a disgrace to democracy and urged prompt action from well-meaning Nigerians to address the ongoing manipulation, allegedly orchestrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government.
During a media briefing at his office on Tuesday, 2024, the former Minister of Interior lamented the deteriorating state of democracy, denouncing the election as a farce and a stain on the democratic process.
Senator Abba Moro highlighted the distressing nature of the Benue State council election, particularly emphasizing the irony of such malpractice occurring in a state governed by a clergyman, Reverend Father.
He called for immediate intervention to combat this troubling trend.
The lawmaker emphasized that local government elections pose a significant threat to democracy, accusing governors of prioritizing financial gains over democratic principles.
He expressed readiness to confront these challenges alongside his colleagues and other concerned individuals.
Recalling specific instances of electoral misconduct, Senator Abba Moro cited the case of Zonzi in Agatufo, where the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate emerged victorious despite irregularities in the electoral process.
He underscored the lack of authenticity in the declaration of results, pointing to discrepancies between on-site outcomes and those reported by the Benue State Independent Commission.
Senator Abba Moro condemned the events that transpired in Benue state over the weekend, particularly in the Benue South Senatorial District, labeling them as a disgrace to the democratic ethos.
