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Obi: Any nation whose leadership recruitment process is fatally flawed, as seen in Edo, is doomed
By Valentine Amanze
Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the weekend delaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the governorship election in Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a blatant example of state capture, which should not stand.
Obi, who expressed his views on his X handle, @PeterObi, said that any nation whose leadership recruitment process is fatally flawed, as seen in Edo, is doomed.
His words: What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not in any way represent the democratic process we chose as a method of electing our political leadership.
“Instead, it was a blatant example of ‘state capture’ and continued gross undermining of our democratic process and values.
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“Any nation whose leadership recruitment process is so fatally flawed is doomed, and we are all seeing the effect in our country.”
Obi also pleaded with those in authority not to allow the situation to stand, or depend on it to remain in power.
“As a country, we have invested significantly in IReV and BVAS, and they must be allowed to function and used properly to free our electoral process from the massive falsification that has plagued it and worsening,” Obi said.
Besides, the Anambra State former governor reminded the agencies and individuals being used to undermine democracy that their time in office is not eternal.
“The society that you are helping to destroy today will eventually take her revenge on you tomorrow.
“To the lecturers and others complicit in perpetuating this charade, you must reflect deeply on the roles you are playing in damaging the very foundation of our democracy.
“The damage you are causing today will inevitably take revenge on you tomorrow and affect your children in the future.
“This kind of action has no place in a true democracy. That is why I have always maintained that today’s politics is not about capturing power, but about saving the country and making it work for everyone, regardless of their background,” Obi said.
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