I’ll collapse if I see N5bn – says REC accused of taking bribe

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Prof. Attahiru Jega, INEC Chairman
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Mr Austin Okojie, on Tuesday said he would collapse if N5billion was brought before him in cash.
Okojie said this while briefing accredited media professionals for the general elections in Uyo.
“I was welcomed to the state with a false report that I was given five billion naira to come and rig the election.”
He expressed displeasure over the report and urged journalists in the state to desist from reports capable of misrepresenting officials of the commission.
“Five days of my being posted to Akwa Ibom state, a newspaper published a report that …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper