The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the just-concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, Dr. Moses Paul, has reacted to the outcome of the polls as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
DAILY POST earlier reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in five of the six area council chairmanship seats across the FCT.
In AMAC, Dr. Mo was defeated by the APC candidate, Chris Garki.
In a statement issued on Monday, the ADC candidate accused INEC of once again disregarding Nigerians, alleging that the commission showed little concern for citizens’ rights and sentiments.
“I stand before you today not as a man diminished by what happened on Saturday, but as a man strengthened by a political movement,” he added.
“This movement isn’t started because it’s easy, but because people believe in it; it’s not driven by force, but by the efforts of real people. It is written not with ink, but through sacrifice.
“In the last few months, people in Abuja have stood up and shared their beliefs, from the streets of Karshi to the busy markets of Wuse, from the crowded paths of Nyanya to the calm strength of Gui. For this, I lower my head in thanks.
“Let it be known and written in history that what we saw in this election was more than just a race for a job; it was a powerful statement of pride from a people who will not give up on their future.
“I have reviewed the outcome as announced. I truly believe, based on our long involvement and the strong spirit of our movement, that we have rightfully earned the people’s trust and support.
“However, I strongly reject the announced results because they do not show what the people of Abuja really want. Many people who voted are very unhappy with the result because they believe there were lots of problems with how the voting was done.
“These involve limiting people’s freedom by setting a curfew; security forces threatening and attacking ADC party members; large-scale bribery in many areas to influence votes; and preventing people from voting because important election supplies arrived too late at key polling stations, like Kabusa, and others,” he stated.