The governorship election that took place in Edo State May have come to an end, however, that end only signalled a new beginning.
This post election stage in the state will see the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) investigate several complaints filed against members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Indeed, the electoral commission had declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 election.
Sadly, while the election was ongoing, several complaints were submitted against some INEC officials.
The Observers
Reports had it that election observers who were present during the state’s election stormed the ICPC’s headquarters to lodge complaints against the INEC.
These observers, primarily legal professionals, had gathered under the umbrella of Tap Initiative.
They specifically called for the arrest and prosecution of the commission’s officials for allegedly producing two sets of result sheets (EC8A).
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The Executive Director of Tap Initiative, Martin Obono, had indicated that the commission’s actions had escalated to a point where they should be reported to USAID, EU, UK, and other international organizations.
The ICPC Tradition
However, during a recent conversation with journalists, the spokesperson for the anti-corruption body, Demola Bakare, revealed plans to investigate these allegations.
To him: “When we are addressing a petition, we do not disclose the details.
“You can be sure that the petition was received, it was acknowledged. Definitely, if there is substance in it, we will do something about it.
“But it is not our tradition to tell anybody about what we are doing. We received the petition and it was acknowledged. Be sure that something will be done.”
