Delta senator alleges fraud in local council election

The Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has expressed displeasure over Saturday’s local government election in the state.

The lawmaker, who addressed journalists at Emede, Isoko South local government area of the state, alleged connivance between the Delta Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party in the election.

He added that DSIEC failed to release sensitive materials for the election, thus conspiring with PDP to carry out irregularities in the exercise.

According to the senator, sensitive materials including result sheets and ballot papers were not released for the electorates to exercise their franchise.

He stressed that the action constituted electoral fraud and compromised the integrity and credibility of the election.

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Thomas argued that the PDP was aware of the strength of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its readiness to take over the local government affairs in the state.

He said: “The PDP conspired with the DSIEC to manipulate the electoral process and denied the citizens their fundamental rights to vote.

“Democracy worldwide is about the will of the people.

“The PDP-led government has once again undermined Delta’s democratic heritage. This is undemocratic and unacceptable.”

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