The Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial Candidate for Kwara South, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim has rejected the outcome of the National Assembly Elections declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara State with claims of gross electoral malpractice.
In a statement released by the Director of Media and Communications of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim’s Campaign Team, Dr. Babatunde Salami, the Senatorial candidate promised to challenge the result in court and reclaim the stolen mandate.
The statement reads “The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Kwara South, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim has rejected the outcome of the National Assembly Elections declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.”
“This is due to several reported cases of gross electoral malpractice and widespread electoral fraud by agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and officials of the Electoral Commission as against stipulated guidelines in the electoral act.”
“These actions violate the fundamental principles guaranteeing free and fair elections according to the electoral act. The candidate will be seeking redress at the court to reclaim his mandate” Dr. Salami affirmed.