(DDM) – The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, Dr. Moses Paul, has formally rejected the outcome of the February 21 poll, citing what he described as widespread irregularities.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Dr. Paul accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining the democratic process. He argued that the results declared by the electoral body did not reflect the will of the people of AMAC.
According to him, the conduct of the election was deeply flawed and marked by actions that compromised transparency and fairness. He described the situation as a “blatant disregard” for voters’ sensibilities.
Dr. Paul maintained that his political movement secured what he termed the “sacred mandate” of residents, insisting that realities observed at various polling units were inconsistent with the official results announced.
Among the alleged irregularities he cited were restrictions on movement through the imposition of a curfew, intimidation and attacks on ADC members by security agencies, and widespread vote buying across multiple wards.
He also alleged voter suppression caused by the late arrival of election materials in key polling units, including Kabusa. In addition, he claimed there were cases of alteration and mutilation of polling unit results.
The ADC candidate further referenced the death of Musa Abubakar at a polling unit in Gwagwa. According to Dr. Paul, the deceased was attempting to protect his vote at the time of the incident. He said he had visited Abubakar’s family and pledged scholarship support for his children.
He called on relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure justice is served.
“These actions undermine the integrity of the electoral process and the confidence of the people in our democracy,” Dr. Paul stated.
Despite rejecting the results, he urged supporters to remain calm, describing his campaign as a people-driven movement built on conviction and sacrifice rather than political office.
He expressed appreciation to voters, party leaders, volunteers, youths, women, and community elders across communities such as Karshi, Wuse, Nyanya, and Gui. He commended them for their resilience and participation during the election.
Dr. Paul also thanked the leadership of the African Democratic Congress for what he described as its principled stance and commitment to alternative politics.
Concluding his remarks, he reaffirmed his commitment to democratic ideals, accountability, and the rule of law. He described the election as the beginning of what he called a “permanent awakening” in AMAC.
As of the time of reporting, the Independent National Electoral Commission had not issued an official response to the allegations raised by the ADC candidate.
