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The founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu as a national embarrassment.
Peterside made this statement on Monday while answering questions during an interview on Politics Today, a program on Channels Television that was followed by DAILY POST.
When asked about his expectations regarding the new INEC leadership under Prof. Joash Amupitan and the upcoming off-cycle elections in Anambra and Ekiti states,
Peterside responded: “I would never say never. However, the INEC left behind by Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu was indeed a national disgrace.”
“If you have the time, you should visit the IReV. I can take you there personally and show you result sheets that were manipulated.”
“At times, they altered figures and neglected to update the accompanying text. This simply did not add up.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atedo Peterside's opinion on the previous INEC leadership?
Atedo Peterside believes that the INEC under Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu was a national disgrace.
What did Peterside say about the manipulation of results?
He claimed that there were instances where figures were changed without updating the corresponding text, indicating a lack of integrity in the results.
What are Peterside's expectations from the new INEC leadership?
While he remains cautious, Peterside expressed a willingness to see how the new leadership under Prof. Joash Amupitan will perform.
