Moses Ogigi Rejects AMAC Result, Accuses INEC Of Disrespect

The Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Moses Paul Ogigi, on Monday broke his silence following the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council election.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in five of the six area council chairmanship positions in the FCT, with its candidate, Chris Garki, defeating Ogigi in AMAC, according to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

In a statement, Ogigi, popularly known as Dr Mo, accused INEC of treating Nigerians with disrespect and ignoring their rights.

He said, “I stand before you today not as a man diminished by what happened on Saturday, but as a man strengthened by a political movement.

“This movement isn’t started because it’s easy, but because people believe in it; it’s not driven by force, but by the efforts of real people. It is written not with ink, but through sacrifice.”

He expressed gratitude to supporters across the council.

“In the last few months, people in Abuja have stood up and shared their beliefs, from the streets of Karshi to the busy markets of Wuse, from the crowded paths of Nyanya to the calm strength of Gui. For this, I lower my head in thanks,” he added.

Ogigi said the election was more than a contest for office.

“Let it be known and written in history that what we saw in this election was more than just a race for a job; it was a powerful statement of pride from a people who will not give up on their future,” he stated.

While acknowledging the official announcement of results, he rejected the outcome.

He said, “I have reviewed the outcome as announced. I truly believe, based on our long involvement and the strong spirit of our movement, that we have rightfully earned the people’s trust and support.

“However, I strongly reject the announced results because they do not show what the people of Abuja really want.”

He alleged that many voters were dissatisfied with the conduct of the poll, citing what he described as multiple irregularities.

“These involve limiting people’s freedom by setting a curfew; security forces threatening and attacking ADC party members; large-scale bribery in many areas to influence votes; and preventing people from voting because important election supplies arrived too late at key polling stations, like Kabusa, and others,” he stated.