The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, Dr. Moses Paul, and the Obidient Movement have rejected the outcome of Saturday’s poll, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation, and voter suppression.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Paul said the declared results did not reflect the will of AMAC residents. He alleged that the election process was compromised by multiple violations, including movement restrictions imposed through a curfew, alteration and mutilation of polling unit results, and violence at voting centres.
He further claimed that the alleged irregularities contributed to the death of Musa Abubakar at the Gwagwa polling unit while attempting to resist result manipulation.
Paul also accused security agencies of intimidating ADC members, alleged widespread vote buying across several wards, and cited late arrival of election materials in key polling units — including Kabusa — as factors that suppressed voter turnout.
According to him, these actions undermined the credibility of the electoral process and eroded public confidence in democracy.
“Our movement was never built on the fragile foundation of titles; it was built on the enduring foundation of truth. And truth does not expire with an election,” he said.
The candidate praised supporters for their resilience despite intimidation and hardship, stating that their sacrifices had reshaped the political consciousness of the area. He added that the struggle for reform would continue beyond the election.
Obidient Movement Raises Concerns
The Obidient Movement also rejected the AMAC chairmanship results, alleging that the election was marred by voter suppression, intimidation, and violence.
The group accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of contributing to voter apathy by changing polling units without adequate notice.
It further alleged that the victory declared for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was achieved through violence and intimidation rather than legitimate votes.
As of the time of filing this report, electoral authorities had not issued an official response to the allegations.
