A group, known as Impactful Imo Young Professionals Initiative, IIYPI, has asked the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately announce the result of the Nwangele Nkwerre Isu Njaba House of Representative election, which held since Saturday 25th February, 2023.
In a statement signed by Comrade Barry Ndu N, Global Coordinator, Impactful Imo Young Professionals Initiative, the group said, “It is totally unacceptable that more than 50 days after the initial election, citizens from this part of Imo State are yet to know who would represent them at the House of Reps even as the nation counts down to the inauguration of the 10th Assembly”.
“As at 15th April, 2023, Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo was leading other candidates in that election with more than 10,000 votes.”
“It is on record that the polling units, where election was allegedly disrupted do not have up to 10,000 of PVC’s collected thereby making the current House of Representatives Member for that constituency the rightful winner of the election.”
“We urge INEC to do the needful in the interest of peace, unity and fair play. This is even as we call on other candidates across different political parties to soften the tension already being experienced in Imo State.”
“Politics is not war. In all of this, Imo comes first. We urge all to embrace every legal means possible to seek justice where they feel shortchanged.”
“We believe INEC should do the right thing as eyes are on them to once again test their sincerity” the group stated.