Maku Demands Cancellation Of Nasarawa North By-election Over Alleged Fraud

Labour Party (LP) senatorial candidate, Labaran Maku has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Nasarawa North bye-election, describing the exercise as a “complete sham” marred by widespread irregularities. Addressing journalists Sunday in Wakama, Nassarawa Eggon LGA, the former Information Minister accused electoral officials of failing to adhere to electoral laws. “I consulted with my party. We decided that the best option is to pull out of the election and ask INEC to honourably cancel this election and conduct a free and fair election for the senatorial district,” Maku said. The former minister alleged that the state government hijacked the proces...