NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has alleged that former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu worked for his political opposition during the 2023 presidential election.
Obi made the claim while reflecting on the conduct of the 2023 election and his expectations ahead of the 2027 poll.
He said, “I have proof Mahmood Yakubu worked for my opposition.”
According to Obi, his camp made the mistake of trusting assurances from the electoral commission during the 2023 election.
He said, “In 2023 we took things for granted. We believed INEC. We believed what they said they would do.”
Obi added, “The INEC Chairman convinced the world that he would do the right thing, when in fact he was working for the opposition.”
He said his approach would be different in 2027, adding, “This time, we will only trust them by doing the right thing ourselves.”
The allegation has generated reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others demanding that he make his alleged evidence public.
@RealKenDIgili: Obi’s never been one to throw claims around for effect, so if he’s saying he has proof, that carries weight on its own.
@Callmechiboy_: Only a naive Nigerian politician goes into an Election with so much belief on INEC.😂
@HonNonsoNwankwo: President Peter Obi… I am so proud of you
@AkuwudikeC46242: He practically outlined what he’s going to do in this interview. He made it simple for those who believes and understands his commitment. That’s leadership
@MartinMar9801: I just like the way everyone doesn’t believe the system because we can’t be fall again
@RichesAutos: The man is ready, 2027 will be different
@Vivianpascha: We will never believe or trust @inecnigeria this time rather we will match them and to ensure they do the right thing. Rig and die method
@aregbs: Same watery rhetorics as usual
@kodd25: Not a new thing now, we all know, next one please….
@Olayemmyy: Make Amupitan try nonsense sha
@Taizinn_: Let APC challenge him if he sure for them!
