Nigerian Minister of the Interior, Abubakar Wike, has challenged supporters of presidential candidate Peter Obi to produce the specific result sheets demonstrating that Obi won the 2023 election in Rivers State.
In a public statement, Wike questioned the validity of claims made by Obi’s camp regarding the outcome of the presidential election in that specific state. He urged them to present the documentary evidence, in the form of result sheets, that would substantiate their assertion that Obi secured the victory in Rivers.
Wike further criticized the legal strategy employed by Obi’s supporters during the judicial processes that challenged the 2023 presidential election results. He asked why they did not establish this claim regarding Rivers State while the case was active in the courts.
The comments come amid ongoing political discourse in Nigeria regarding the integrity and outcomes of the 2023 general elections. Rivers State has been a focal point in debates over electoral results, with various political actors contesting the official tallies.
Wike’s challenge places the burden of proof on Obi’s supporters to provide tangible evidence for their allegations. The minister’s remarks highlight the continued scrutiny surrounding the electoral processes and the legal avenues taken by opposition figures to contest the results.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
