One of the aspirants in the House of Representatives primary election for Epe Federal Constituency, BIA Eruobodo, has challenged collation officials over alleged irregularities recorded during the exercise in Ward M1.
Epe Insights reports that the aspirant raised concerns over what he described as desperate actions that allegedly affected the credibility and transparency of the voting process within the ward.
According to reports from the exercise, BIA Eruobodo protested against the conduct of some officials during the collation process and demanded proper review of the results from Ward M1.
The protest reportedly drew the attention of party stakeholders and electoral officials supervising the House of Representatives primary election in the constituency.
Party members and supporters present during the exercise gathered around the collation centre as discussions continued over the alleged irregularities raised by the aspirant.
The concerns centred on issues affecting the credibility and fairness of the election process in the ward.
Following the protest and subsequent review by party officials, the primary election in Ward M1 was cancelled pending further decisions by the appropriate authorities.
The cancellation was announced after consultations among party leaders and officials handling the electoral process within the constituency.
Observers at the venue noted that the decision was aimed at preserving transparency and maintaining confidence in the party’s internal democratic process.
Supporters of the aspirants also called for fairness and due process as political activities continue across the constituency.
Epe Insights reports that the House of Representatives primary election in Epe Federal Constituency has continued to attract attention from party members and political stakeholders within the division.
The development in Ward M1 is expected to influence further discussions among party leaders regarding the next step in the affected ward.
Political observers believe the decision to cancel the election in the ward reflects efforts by party officials to address complaints and prevent further controversy.
Meanwhile, party supporters have appealed for calm while awaiting official decisions concerning the rescheduled process or possible review of the exercise.
The incident has also sparked conversations among residents and political observers about the importance of credible and transparent primary elections within political parties.
Stakeholders within the constituency have continued to urge party members to remain peaceful and allow the party leadership to resolve the issues surrounding the cancelled exercise.
