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How AIG reportedly denied PDP agents access to Edo collation centre but granted access to APC – Gov Fintiri
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Fintiri, has alleged that agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Edo governorship election were denied access to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office ahead of the commencement of collation on Saturday.
The governor, however, said agents of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were allowed “unfettered access to the INEC premises to participate in the collation process”.
Fintiri, who is chairman of the Edo PDP campaign council, spoke at a press conference in Benin, on Sunday.
He alleged that the collation was violently interrupted in some LGAs.
According to him, “In Edo South, local government collation processes were stopped in Oredo, Ikpoba-Okha, and Egor and moved illegally to the State Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin on the instructions of an Assistant Inspector General (AIG), in complete breach of the statutory collation process
“Affected party agents and representatives were then ordered to converge on the INEC State Headquarters in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area for the completion of the collation exercise.
“Upon arrival, agents of the PDP were not allowed into the INEC State Office for the exercise. On the other hand, agents of the APC were allowed unfettered access into the INEC premises to participate in the collation process. This was also in breach of the Electoral Act section on neutrality, as well as the rules and regulations published for these elections.”
The Adamawa governor added that at about 9pm, “senior officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accompanied by the police, stormed the Etsako West LGA collation centre and began shooting indiscriminately”.
“As a result of the attack, the council vice chairman was left in a critical condition from a shooting injury. Because of this assault, the expected results from Wards 7 and 11 were not delivered.
“At the INEC state office, a 2km barricade was created by the police to cordon off access, thereby restricting movement in the area”, he said.
Fintiri reeled out some local government results, emphasising that his announcement did not override the electoral umpire’s authority.
He added that the figures were those received from party agents.
“I did not announce results, I only informed the public of the exact figures from our collation agents that was ongoing before INEC disrupted the process… INEC should be accused of violating the Electoral Act, not me,” Fintiri said.
He said, “It took the protest of Governor Obaseki, who made an entry to the state INEC office and registered the displeasure of the PDP with the irregularities of the collation process, for things to move forward.
“We thereby demand a restoration of the collation process in accordance with the Electoral Act and the INEC rules and regulations for this election.
“Any other illegal and unlawful action going forward will be a violation of the will of the people and abuse of the Electoral Act.”
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Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
A group under the aegis of Core Public Servants, CPS hail President Bola Tinubu for appointing Dr Adebowale Adedokun, a thoroughbred Procurement officer as the Director General of Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
CPS in a congratulatory letter signed by Kudirat Akindero to Adedokun lauded President Tinubu for following due process and picking the most qualified to run the affairs of the soecialised agency.
In the letter, the ADSC said:
“Congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, PhD (MCIPS, CMILT), on his appointment as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
“This significant achievement reflects his extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to advancing public procurement in Nigeria.
“With over 20 years of robust experience in public service, Dr. Adedokun has made substantial contributions to procurement reform.
“His distinguished academic background includes a doctorate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, complemented by four master’s degrees in Procurement, Finance, Technology, and Transportation Management.
” This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities inherent in procurement processes.
“In his career, Dr. Adedokun has held pivotal roles, including serving as a National Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on public procurement reforms.
“He represents Nigeria in the International Research Study on Public Procurement (IRSPP) and serves as a World Bank Resource Person on Sustainable Procurement. His commitment to capacity building is evident in his training of over 4,000 federal and state government procurement professionals nationwide.
” Additionally, he has been instrumental as the focal point officer for the UN Women Project aimed at empowering women in procurement in Nigeria and as the Project Coordinator/Procurement Node for the SPESSE – World Bank Project.
“Dr. Adedokun’s professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), UK; Chartered Membership in the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT); Fellowship in the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN); Fellowship in the Institute of Management Consultants (ICMC), Nigeria; membership in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (ACArb); Fellowship in the Nigeria Institute of Training & Development (NITAD); membership in the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM); and membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In recognition of his consistent contributions to reform, Dr. Adedokun was honored with a Certificate of Special Recognition by USAID’s Nigerian Reforms Project in July 2009.
As he assumes the role of Director-General of the BPP, Dr. Adedokun’s extensive knowledge and experience are anticipated to significantly contribute to the agency’s strategic repositioning.
” His leadership is expected to advance efficiency, transparency, and accountability within Nigeria’s public procurement system.
Once again, congratulations to Dr. Adebowale Adedokun on this well-deserved appointment.
Core Public Servants hail Tinubu for appointing thoroughbred Procurement officer, Adedokun as BPP DG
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