The Southwest chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, has accused the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission of bias, delays, and voter disenfranchisement during the local government elections held on Saturday.
Ajadi, a strong advocate for political stability and good governance, described the election as a “sham,” asserting that the announced results could not reflect the people’s will.
Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, he criticized OGSIEC for alleged misconduct.
“Any numbers declared in Ogun State were fabricated,” Ajadi alleged. “No votes were counted at many polling units, and the exercise was riddled with irregularities. If OGSIEC announces any results, it is a fraudulent act that must be challenged in court.”
Citing his personal experience, Ajadi recounted that at polling unit 027 in Adebimpe, he waited until 4:15 PM without the arrival of OGSIEC officials.
His wife, Mrs. Oyindamola, faced a similar situation at polling unit 090 at Mr. Biggs in Ibafo, where she was unable to vote due to the absence of electoral officers.
“The lack of organization was glaring,” Ajadi said. “How can we talk about credible elections when basic logistics were ignored? This is an affront to democracy and a betrayal of the people’s trust.”
Ajadi further revealed that NNPP agents deployed across the state reported widespread delays and harassment.
“Our agents reported that at most locations, OGSIEC officials showed up as late as 2 PM with only 50 ballot papers for Councillors and 50 for Chairmen. Where are the missing ballot papers? This suggests rigging was already in motion before the process began,” he said.
He called on the judiciary to ensure justice and warned against the announcement of manipulated results.
“The good citizens of Ogun State deserve transparency and accountability. Announcing fraudulent results would amount to robbing the people in broad daylight,” Ajadi maintained.
