The PDP claims that Josephine, allegedly compromised by the All Progressives Congress (APC), fraudulently allocated non-existent votes to the APC, sparking outrage within the party.
A statement shared on X and signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary, cited by TimesNow.com.ng noted that the election result sheet for the Osholo Primary School Polling Unit in Weppa, Etsako East Local Government Area, shows that while 213 voters were accredited, Josephine reportedly allocated 352 votes to the APC, 52 to the PDP, and one to the Labour Party (LP).
The PDP said:
The PDP has condemned this as a clear case of electoral fraud and manipulation.
The PDP likened Josephine’s alleged actions to the infamous conduct of Mallam Hudu Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State, during the 2023 Governorship election.
The party highlighted that similar fraudulent activities in Adamawa led to violent protests and nearly resulted in the loss of lives of INEC officials.
The PDP warned that such actions in Edo could provoke similar consequences, urging the authorities to take swift action to prevent further unrest, The Punch reported.
In light of these allegations, the PDP has demanded that INEC immediately arrest and prosecute Obozuwa Josephine for what it describes as a betrayal of public trust and a crime against the state.
The party also called for the cancellation of the election results from the Osholo Primary School Polling Unit and urged INEC to address other instances of alleged electoral infractions in the state.
