By Zakariyya Aliyu Gwaram
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has sounded a clear warning against any attempts to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process, as the governorship election in Edo State draws near.
Speaking at the party’s campaign rally on Saturday, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, who serves as Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council, reassured voters that the party is fully committed to ensuring a free, fair, and credible election on September 21.
Governor Fintiri emphasized that the PDP will not tolerate any interference or intimidation, stating that Edo is the cradle of civilization and intellectualism and insisting that the right steps must be taken to protect democracy.
He underscored the party’s resolve to uphold democratic principles and warned that any attempt to derail the process will not be accepted.
In his remarks, Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Illiya Damagum, reiterated the party’s readiness to defend the integrity of the election.
He vowed that the PDP would safeguard its votes and resist any moves to manipulate the outcome. Damagum further cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against releasing election results late at night, a time when transparency might be compromised.
Adding his voice, former Vice President and PDP’s recent Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, urged voters in Edo to take ownership of the process by voting and staying vigilant to protect their votes.
He encouraged the electorate to be proactive in ensuring that the electoral process is not tampered with.
The campaign’s final rally comes amidst growing concerns of alleged arrests and intimidation of PDP members in Edo State ahead of the polls.
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