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Nigerian Army Captain Who Leaked Ekiti Poll Tape Speaks by Olamitisoji(m): 9:32pm On Feb 06, 2015
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A Nigerian Army Captain, who leaked
the audio evidence of how some top
officials of the Federal Government
and the Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP, used the Nigerian Army and other
security agencies to rig the
governorship election in Ekiti and
Osun States last year, has spoken out
about the matter.
In a statement entitled: “How
Nigerian Army personnel were used to
rig Ekiti and Osun States
Gubernatorial Elections 2014″,
Captain Sagir Koli gave details of all
that transpired between himself, his
commanding officer, two ministers
and some politicians prior to the
elections in Ekiti state.
He also spoke about the elaborate
plans made to replicate the Ekiti
scenario in Osun state last August.
See the full text of his submission
below:
Staff In Confidence
How the Nigerian Army personal were
used to Rig Ekiti and Osun States
Gubernatorial Elections 2014.
1. I was officially deployed as the 32,
Artillery Brigade Intelligence Officer
to provide credible Intelligence to the
success of Ekiti State governorship
election. At about 2030 hours on June
2014, a day to the election proper, the
commander, Brigadier General AA
Momoh told me to escort him to a place
where the State Minister for Defence
wanted to see him.
Reaching the place (Spotless Hotel in
Ado- Ekiti), which serves as
coordinating campaign office for the
PDP candidate Mr. Ayodele Fayose, we
met the Minister himself, Mr of Police
Affairs, Mr Fayose, My Iyiola Omisore,
one Honoruable Abdulkareem and host
of other top PDP chieftains.
The Outcome of what was discussed
that gave the party victory during
the election are as follows:
A. They told brigade commander that
they are on presidential assignment
and they cannot afford to fail. Also,
they told him that they were there to
remove any obstacles that would block
their victory and the commander is
the key; therefore, he has no option
but to collaborate with them. They
said, if the commander play(ed) with
them, his promotion is in their hands
and the president and the chief of
army Staff would be very angry with
him and he knows what that means.
B.They directed that soldiers on
election duty must work hand in hand
with the PDP agents and give them all
the necessary support they needed
without limitation.
C. They ordered the arrest of selected
APC stalwarts that could greatly
assist the party during the election
including the DG campaign
organisation for Dr Fayemi Mr Bimbo
Daramola. APC members in Ekiti State
should be interviewed of what they
went through. We were forced to do a
dirty job for them with a threat of
court martial.
D.They directed that soldiers must
block APC members’ access to the
electorates but all PDP supporters’
movement anywhere using a
designated sticker with inscription,
“National Security Task” it should be
noted that some of these PDP agents
were given NYSC uniforms because we
were well briefed by the commander.
E. Chief Chris Uba who also said he was
from the presidency entered Ado-
Ekiti a day to the election
accompanied by 16 commissioned Army
officers (Major and blow) led by Major
Ujung of 82 Base Ammunitions Depot
from Nigeria Army 82 Division Enugu.
Their major task was to effect
arrest and move secret materials and
money. This money was brought from
CBN Umuahia.
F. Chief Chris Uba was physically
present with the soldiers and the
commander at Forward Operational
Base (FOB) close to government house
in Ado- Ekiti. He personally supervised
the movement of the strike force.
This act of a civilian directing military
operation is highly unprofessional and
tarnishing of the military discipline
and regimentation.
G. Chief Chris Uba entered Ado-Ekiti a
day to the election accompanied by
military/police escort with 2 black
tinted Hilux Vans with “secret”
materials according to him. Items
inside the vans were 1000/500 Naria
notes closed and cloned marked ballot
papers.
H. Chris Uba, Minster of police
Affairs, Obanikoro and Co said this is
just a test run that should not fail
and its to be done in SS and SW
states, moreover, Rivers State to
make sure Rotimi Ameachi bow to the
federal government.
2. Based on the aforementioned, they
succeeded in rigging the Ekiti State
election with victory in all the 16 LGAs.
These really inspired them and they
were with the euphoria that same
would happen in Osun State. In
preparation of the plans, they
confirmed the posting of the
commander and task him to prepare
for Osun State election (remember
that Osun State is not part of 32
Artillery Brigade Area of operations)
but they ordered the Nigerian Army
Construction Engineers Commander
Brigadier General Adeyemi to proceed
for 3 weeks compulsory leave until
after the election just to pave way
for General Momah to repeat the same
dirty work that he has done to them in
Ekiti State.
3. In build-up towards the Osun State
elections, the commander directed me
as his intelligence officer who has
worked with him perfectly in Ekiti
State to go ahead and recce the area
as well as familiarize myself with all
stake holders for the election. While I
and my team were working for the
operations, the commander was in
Abuja re-strategizing how to use the
military to rig the elections. Feelers
based on my discussion with him on
phone confirmed to me beyond
reasonable doubt that we were
repeating the same compromise in
Osun State. My heart got burnt and
become disenchanted and in total
disagreement with such being
professional junior officer aspiring
to become a General tomorrow.
4. However efforts to explain my
grievances prove abortive due to the
military dictatorial hierarchy in
channel of communication vis a vis
threat of court martial from the
commander. I resorted to alert the
APC high level officials with the aim of
stopping Army from partisan
involvement during election. A week to
the election, the commander came
back from Abuja and he made
revelations being their final
arrangement on how the PDP was to
become victorious in Osun state as
follows:
A. After welcome address by the
commander, he thanked all his staff
officers, and said “you all know who
we are working for, so you guys MUST
follow my direction. I am working for
the presidency and the ruling party as
you all know, is no longer a hidden
thing” for those of you who are moles
among us, the presidency is watching
you, be careful because the
consequence will be severe. I learnt
that some of you went to Lagos and
met with Tinubu without knowing that
his line is already bugged at Abuja,
then we are in trouble, but before
somebody will kill me I have to kill him
first” (referring to me). The
commander asked how many of us
were involved, that I should say the
truth, he now held a secret talk with
the operation officer and military
police officer to tie and handcuff me
to Army HQs, from there I know that
my life was in danger.
B. The commander categorically told
us that the soldiers were to work
under PDP agents while their platoon
commanders only supervise the
soldiers conduct. He briefed the
officers that were working the list of
agents and those to be arrested at
the SGF office in Abuja and once the
list is out everybody must work with
accordingly.
C. The commander briefed us on the
formation of a strike-force in
conjunction with police, DSS and
NSCDC and he would command the
strike force directly. Their duty was
to work directly with the PDP aspirant
for arrest and intimidation of APC
supporters in their strong hold.
D. Money was shared openly at the
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp
Ede to the strike force to ensure
compliance.
5. Having said all of the above, I must
state before concluding that:
A, My brother Adamu Koli a 15yrs old
school boy was under detention since
on the 2nd August 2014. The boy stays
with me at 32 Artillery Brigade Akure.
B. Brigadier General AM Dikko who they
consulted initially for the scam
insisted that the army must remain
professional and apolitical, was
disgracefully removed from his
command which he served only for 7
months just to allow General Momoh
to carry out the dirty work.
6. Last but not the least, to further
substantiate my submission and how
my dear-loving, hard-achieving noble
calling was de-professionalized; here
is the recorded voices of the
Ministers, the aspirant and the
Brigade Commander. Other officers
present at the hotel were Major Aliyu
and captain Adegoke who were also
part of the officers that escorted
commander to the venue where the
compromise was made. Also
conversation between the commander
and Abuja could be traced via MTN,
GLO, on the under listed phone
numbers (between 20-21 June 2014).
A. 08037033694
B. 08055832835
7,Lastly, in order to strengthen the
unity and continue existence of
Nigeria, I call on the federal
Government to desist from using the
military for partisan politics. This is
to avoid the military from being
divided along ethnic and regional lines
which is dangerous to the defence of
the nation. I remain a patriotic
Nigerian and a loyal professional
Army officer,
God bless you all
Thank you for listening. Captain
Sagir Koli
Re: Nigerian Army Captain Who Leaked Ekiti Poll Tape Speaks by Badgers14: 9:36pm On Feb 06, 2015
I was not surprised Agbero Fayose won the election by rigging.

. Ekiti people are intellects and will never vote for a tout like him. undecided

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Re: Nigerian Army Captain Who Leaked Ekiti Poll Tape Speaks by Nobody: 10:17pm On Feb 06, 2015
in Nigeria, an !di0t will finish school from a literature -related department only to get into the society to cause havoc! shame on your nasty soul!bloody fake journalist full Nigeria pass corruption.
Re: Nigerian Army Captain Who Leaked Ekiti Poll Tape Speaks by kestolove95(m): 10:35pm On Feb 06, 2015
Gej has really damage dix country o...dix man has tto go

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