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Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 12:40pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Since conclusion of the gubernatorial election in Ekiti state, we have been inundated with allegations by PDP/Eleka/Fayose and indeed their sympathizers that the APC-led FG rigged the election. The absurd thing about the allegations is the observation that majority of those alleging fraud are neither residents nor indigene of the state. Most are from the eastern part of Nigeria! Having waited for two days after the election observing claims by the losing camp, I have come to the conclusion that the election was lost by Fayose and it could not have been rigged for the following reasons: 1. Owing of Salaries Not a single person has denied that Fayose last paid any form of salary or allowance to the civil servants of the state in 2017!. We were told the last time the state's workers received their salary was in December last year despite the fact that the state regularly gets her monthly allocation from the FG in addition to bail outs and Paris Club refunds. If this was not enough reason to vote Fayose/Eleka out in your books, please check yourself. And don't compare this to Osun where the state government reached an agreement with the workers to pay half salary since a drastic reduction in the state's income. That was a mutual agreement even though it's not an ideal situation. 2. PDP is Strong in Ekiti We have largely agreed in the past that rigging is only possible where you are strong and the opposition is weak (even though this is not 100% correct). PDP is more than a formidable party in Ekiti and it is the government in power controlling all the 16 local governments in the state. With all commissioners and boots on the ground, only barefaced rigging as we saw in 2014 against Fayemi/APC could have made rigging successful in the last election. This fact that low-level rigging could not be enough for a strong party was the reason PDP did barefaced rigging in 2014 where military was used to arrest opposition figures and muzzle the judiciary. No matter your insinuation, no one can claim anything like we witnessed in 2014 occurred in the last election in Ekiti. 3. Muzzling of Rivals/opponents Fayose succeeded in pocketing Ekiti's PDP to the point that he literally became the party chairman, the Speaker of Ekiti HOA and even the judge in some instances. The result of that behaviour was Fayose's imposition of Eleka on the party culminating into losing some erstwhile political allies to the opposition (APC) including decamping of 2 senators, the state's HOA Chief Whip and some other leading party's top politicians few days to the election. If this tells us anything, it is the fact that PDP as a party has not embraced internal democracy and still prefers the old way of imposition which largely caused it the presidency in 2015. No wahala, make dem continue. We will also continue to tell them that electorate can not be enslaved with this attitude of theirs. 4. Spontaneous Jubilation in Parts of Ekiti If by now you are still doubting that the election was not rigged, you only need to watch videos of spontaneous jubilation in some parts of the state that greeted the announcement of Fayemi as the next governor of the state. That there has not been any protest since the result of the election was announced is an indication that majority of electorate prefer Fayemi to PDP/Eleka. Check videos on FB and Youtube to clear your doubt please. 5. No Hard Evidence of Rigging Has Surfaced Till Date I firmly believe that if any rigging took place, PDP and its agents accross the polling stations of the state will have come up with photos nad videos of such manipulation. In this age of advanced technology, it won't be difficult for the party's agents to have photos/videos of result sheet at the collation centers (from each polling booth to the state's collation center). I am sure if anything with a semblance of rigging exists, PDP will not waste a second to release it to the public before even heading to court!. Fayose and PDP knew they were losing the election, hence the childish displays by the thugnor before the election to curry undeserved sympathy from the electorate. To those who think that celebrating thugery of Fayose and attacking the president and/or APC at any given opportunity is a sign of strength or boldness/bravery, they need to start understanding that people on the street are not stupid to buy that childish gimmicks. Nigerians largely know who brought them to the situation we are currently getting out of. They know who their enemies are. However, if they still believe in shamelessly engaging in online abuse and attack, they will continue to be told in the right language at the right time that we are not fools and will not allowed to be taken for a ride. Lastly, APC-led government and indeed PMB have proved over and over again that the voice of the masses will count even if they find themselves on the losing side. Examples include the senatorial election in Osun won by Adeleke of PDP, a senatorial election in Kogi won by PDP and the gubernatorial election in Anambra won by APGA. If you still call PMB a tyrant after all of these examples, you need to examine yourself and repent before you die of chronic hatred for the man trying to rescue us all. Cheers! 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by limeta(f): 12:44pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Bmc 3 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 12:45pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Post as expected from brainwashed elements. 7 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 12:45pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Post as expected from brainwashed elements. Before anyone quote me out of order, Buhary must rule till 2023 to enable him complete his work of destruction. I only pity the cows who live 100% under the threat of hunger and death in the shit-hole. 6 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 12:46pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire:Argue with your brain boy. Facts are staring you in the face and you are denying them. Sorry about your loss boy. ![]() ![]() ![]() 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by FarahAideed: 12:50pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
What do you expect from an aging BMC rat 3 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 12:52pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Oyibo o je labe gessi... What share do I have in the loser or winner? what part do I in PDP or APC polithieves? To your tents, oh NIGERIANS! Look after your own house, my people” 4 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Kdon2: 12:52pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Lazy youth! 4 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 12:53pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
FarahAideed: Nothing but the usual ass-licking! 6 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 12:55pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
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Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 12:57pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire:And you have any shred of evidence I have a share in any of the parties? Confused you ![]() 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 1:05pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Instead of coming here to share part of your hard earned money to the less privileged, a good one thou. Why not let your posts demand accountable leadership with delivery of dividends of democracy? Why post in support of the mediocre & super clueless leaders in power? Why? Yoruba ronu! 4 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 1:08pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire:Buhahahahaha! You support what yo like based on your conviction and you blame me for supporting what I'm convinced in! ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by activistjohnny(m): 1:10pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot:5. coalition of Observers has reject the inec results. abi you never read that news. go through nairaland and read that place ok.you are still a defeated fellow. keep it on. ekiti people that votes doesn't need all these epitles you posted here. ekiti people know whom they voted for. tribunal will be set up in due time. so don't add another panadol to one headache ok. 3 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 1:10pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Your continuous support for evil is questionable! Is not ordinary. I suspect the broom demons. ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by tomakint: 1:26pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire: @PassingShit is full of biles for good things in Nigeria just watch him dance na.ked it is a sight to behold ![]() ![]() ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 1:27pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
tomakint: Posterity will surely judge all of us for every action and inaction on the internet. 4 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 1:35pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire:Continue being childish. If supporting PMB is a crime, I will not repent anytime soon. ![]() ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 1:36pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
activistjohnny:Coalition of observers that couldn't bring any evidence out. I guess such evidence needs time to prepare. ![]() ![]() ![]() 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by docadams: 1:37pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Passing shot, a good piece. As usual the 2 most impish NL stalkers are already here with their usual inanities long after the voters and contestants have all departed. They appear stranded. Maybe they have no mean to return to base. Aburo Firefire ati Farahaideed, E pele oo. Ko easy at all. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by docadams: 1:45pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
activistjohnny: 5 Coalition of observers. No name. Of course, I don't expect them to have any. A credible group need not hide its identity. Credibility comes with identity https://www.google.com.ng/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/ekiti-poll-the-wishes-of-the-people-have-prevailed-observer-group/amp/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by FarahAideed: 1:45pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
docadams: Shameless riggers ..we must definitely have the last laugh 2 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Firefire(m): 1:47pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Ok, continue 2 Likes |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by activistjohnny(m): 1:52pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot:lol you will read more of their evidence on wednesday and also in the tribunal. 1 Like |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 1:53pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
activistjohnny:We dey wait ooooooooo Yey dey smell ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by docadams: 1:55pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
FarahAideed: I love the rigging, my brother because the govt ensured there was a level playing field for all parties. Fayose/PDP were turned to a bunch of whining spineless touts. 1 Like |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by ashjay001(m): 2:01pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Factor in d videos of money exchanging hands for votes n Wike/Supreme court connections |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by PassingShot(m): 2:18pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
ashjay001:Which of APC and PDP didn't engage in vote buying? |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by potoX: 3:22pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
Firefire:What happened to the back to Daura movement? Or are you anticipating failure again? You will cry tears of blood in 2019 ![]() 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by activistjohnny(m): 3:26pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot:just exercise patience with them okay. patience is the key. |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by Odingo1: 3:45pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
What of Osun State that Aregbesola won despite owning workers 11 months salary, last I check at present all the governors in SW is owing their workers salary. Oyo, Ondo, Osun, Ogun |
Re: Ekiti Election Couldn't Have Been Rigged. There Was No Need To Rig It. by ashjay001(m): 4:17pm On Jul 16, 2018 |
PassingShot: Bros, that one no concern law. Na APC defence be say, na d two parties buy votes ![]() If it can be proven, that they had irregularities, d case can end up unfavorably for APC |
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