Senate President Bukola Saraki says the supplementary governorship election in Osun state is an embarrassment to Nigeria’s democracy.
Some observers have faulted the credibility of the election which was marred by violence.
In a statement issued by Yusuph Olaniyonu, his spokesman, Saraki said the rerun was an avenue for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to commit electoral fraud.
He accused the ruling party of subverting the will of people through widespread intimidation and violence, urging the people of the state to be of good cheer because their “victory will not be denied”.
“Yesterday, we witnessed another display of the subversion of the will of the Osun people during the re-run gubernatorial elections in the State. The election was characterised by widespread voter intimidation, violence and harassment. Accredited observers were denied access to polling units and duly…
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