Ireti Kingibe Criticizes Wike Over Curfew During FCT Polls
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Ireti Kingibe, a former INEC commissioner, criticized Rivers State Governor Wike for imposing a curfew during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election. The curfew affected voter turnout and election logistics in Abuja. Kingibe also challenged Wike's approach to governance and his involvement in the election process.
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- •Ireti Kingibe publicly faulted Governor Wike on February 20 for his role in imposing a curfew during the FCT election.
- •Governor Wike visited polling units during the FCT election, which Kingibe criticized as inappropriate.
- •The Supreme Court and Appeal Court proceeded with cases related to the FCT election despite Wike's declaration of a public holiday.
- •President Tinubu congratulated winners of the FCT, Kano, and Rivers elections and praised Wike's leadership on February 22.
- •Wike stated his views on the FCT election on February 21, defending his actions during the electoral process.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the curfew imposed by Wike is seen as interfering with election fairness it could lead to legal challenges and affect the legitimacy of the FCT election results.
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Primary Sources (6)
AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)FCTA Election: Ex-INEC commissioner faults Wike’s visits to polling unitsAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Tinubu congratulates winners of FCT, Kano, Rivers elections, hails Wike’s leadershipAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Wike speaks on FCT electionAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)FCT poll: Ireti Kingibe faults Wike over curfew