Women in Imo State gathered at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protest the protracted delay in releasing the certified true copies (CTC) of the November 11 governorship election results. Women dressed in black and carrying signs symbolizing the state’s three senatorial zones spoke out, underlining the sufferings caused by the extended absence of election results.<\/p>\n
Led by representatives from Owerri, Okigwe, and Orlu zones, the women underscored their discontent with the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Prof Sylvia Agu, accusing her of withholding the gubernatorial election results. Akudona Chukwu, the leader of the Okigwe senatorial zone, expressed the collective frustration, stating, \u201cWe can\u2019t wait any longer for the release of the results. We have come here to tell the world that we are not happy with hunger, the insecurity, and everything in Imo state. Let her release the result. We need peace in Imo state, she should release the result and let peace reign.”<\/p>\n
Chukwu further called on Prof Agu to exhibit compassion, likening the situation to a mother witnessing her family suffer. The women stressed the urgency of the situation, noting that the delay in releasing the results had negatively impacted the lives of Imo residents.<\/p>\n
Dorathy Ogazi echoed the sentiments, conveying the plea of Imo women for fairness and equity. She implored Prof Sylvia Agu to release the CTC of the election results, allowing other parties to inspect them. Ogazi emphasized the significance of the results for the well-being of the masses and urged the REC to facilitate an atmosphere of peace in the state.<\/p>\n
Despite the impassioned demonstration, no official from INEC came forward to address the protesters. The backdrop of this protest includes repeated demands from the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party for the release of the CTC, essential for inspection and building their cases before the election petition tribunal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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