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Daily Post Nigeria Edo guber: Tell me what I’ve done wrong – Wike’s cousin challenges political parties Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Politics Edo guber: Tell me what I’ve done wrong – Wike’s cousin challenges political parties Published on September 20, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu The Edo Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the September 21 (tomorrow) governorship election in the state, Anugbum Onuoha, has called on political parties in the state, to come forward with incriminating evidence against his competence. Onuoha is a cousin to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Onuoha said he is competent enough to conduct a free and fair election in Edo State, urging political parties to disregard allegations of likely favouritism peddled against him.
DAILY POST recalls that Edo PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi had asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to redeploy Onuoha over ties with Wike. Aziegbemi had expressed a lack of confidence in the REC’s ability to conduct a free and fair election in the state. However, in response, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the commission would not redeploy the Edo REC.
He tasked the PDP to focus on the election process rather than on Onuoha, assuring the public that the election would be conducted transparently. According to Onuaha, his closeness to Wike does not count, as he was competent to handle the election. “It is a fact that I am a cousin to the minister.
Before my appointment, I was invited by the Senate. It screened me, and I was confirmed. I was sworn in by Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, and posted to Edo.
“Since last year, nobody has complained that I am a cousin to the minister. Of course, I am a cousin to the minister. What we should be talking about at this time is the capacity to conduct the election.
“From my background, I am an Associate Professor of Law. People should now ask if I have done this job before. Yes, I was an electoral commissioner in Rivers State.
“Nobody has complained. I am coming from the university. I am not a politician.
The mere fact that I am a cousin to Wike does not preclude me from being appointed. “Am I not a Nigerian? Nigerians should have gone beyond this level,” he said. Related Topics: Edo guber Wike Up Next My closeness to Wike doesn’t count – Edo REC, Onuoha insists Don't Miss No LP without Obi, I remain his supporter – Okonkwo You may like My closeness to Wike doesn’t count – Edo REC, Onuoha insists Edo guber: Tinubu sues for peace, civility Edo guber: Maintain neutrality – Jonathan tells INEC, security personnel Edo people don’t need Wike to know whom to vote for – Obaseki Edo guber: Vote wisely – Dickson tells electorates Edo Guber: CAN holds prayer session for successful, violence-free election Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd.
