The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Moses Paul, and the Obidient Movement have outright rejected the outcome of Saturday’s election, claiming widespread rigging, voter suppression, and intimidation. They insist the results do not reflect the true will of Abuja residents. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Christopher […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Moses Paul, and the Obidient Movement have outright rejected the outcome of Saturday’s election, claiming widespread rigging, voter suppression, and intimidation. They insist the results do not reflect the true will of Abuja residents.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner with 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid votes. Paul, who came second with 12,109 votes, insisted he secured the people’s mandate despite official tallies.

In a statement, Paul accused INEC of manipulating results, suppressing voters, and intimidating party supporters across multiple wards. “This election was not just about office; it was a declaration of dignity by people refusing to surrender their future,” he said.

Dr Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, echoed Paul’s claims, describing the election as a “brazen assault on democracy.” He alleged harassment of ADC agents, confusing polling unit divisions, and voter suppression that contributed to low turnout.

Tanko further claimed that the intervention of former presidential candidate Peter Obi boosted participation, but that INEC’s mismanagement, including poor public notice and unit division, hindered voters’ ability to cast ballots. He said the real will of the people was subverted by fraud and malpractice.

Both Paul and the Obidient Movement demanded immediate action from INEC to investigate and rectify the alleged electoral injustices, warning that failure to act would further erode public confidence in democracy.

Attempts to reach APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting.