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Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election, Calls It “State Capture”

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Sep 24, 2024.

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, calling it a blatant example of “state capture” and a continued assault on Nigeria’s democratic values.

In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, the former Anambra governor expressed deep concern over the conduct of the election, stating that it fails to reflect the democratic principles that the country aspires to uphold.

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“What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not in any way represent the democratic process we chose as a method of electing our political leadership.

“Instead, it was a blatant example of ‘state capture’ and continued gross undermining of our democratic process and values.

“Any nation whose leadership recruitment process is so fatally flawed is doomed, and we are all seeing the effect in our country,” he stated.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obi condemned the role of various actors in undermining the electoral process, singling out public institutions and individuals for their complicity.

“To the lecturers and others complicit in perpetuating this charade, you must reflect deeply on the roles you are playing in damaging the very foundation of our democracy.

Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election, Calls It “State Capture”

“This kind of action has no place in a true democracy. That is why I have always maintained that today’s politics is not about capturing power, but about saving the country and making it work for everyone, regardless of their background,” he added.

He warned that the negative consequences of their actions would not only affect the country but also have personal repercussions.

“The damage you are causing today will inevitably take revenge on you tomorrow and affect your children in the future,” Obi cautioned.