By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, human rights lawyer and counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed shock at how the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, hailed the conduct of a credible election in Ghana.

He wondered the justification behind such commendation when he presided over the widely criticized 2023 Nigerian presidential election, which was marred by massive irregularities and allegations of rigging in favour of the ruling party.

He stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Monday, saying, "I watched in utter disbelief as our own Prof. Yakubu lavished praise on his Ghanaian counterpart for conducting an election that saw an opposition leader emerge victorious as President-elect.

"For context, this is the same Prof. Yakubu who presided over the widely criticized 2023 Nigerian presidential election, which was marred by massive irregularities and allegations of rigging in favour of the ruling party.

"In Ghana, the people?s votes were respected and counted, a stark contrast to the Nigerian experience. Nigerians are still waiting for Prof. Yakubu to explain the so-called ?glitch? in INEC?s server that enabled the blatant subversion of the people?s will. This manipulated process robbed millions of their rightful mandate and undermined the essence of democracy.?

Ejiofor maintained that the consequences of Nigeria?s flawed election are evident in its current dire state.

He added: "Tragically, those whose mandates were stolen bear the brunt of this crisis, left impoverished and disillusioned.

"As Ghana shines as a beacon of democratic integrity, Nigerians are left with a painful reminder of how far we have fallen. The road to redemption will be long, but the lesson is clear: no nation can thrive when the will of its people is silenced.

"The soul of Nigeria demands justice, and history will not be kind to those who betrayed her."

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