NigeriaDecides: Results Are Being Tampered With – US Lawmaker

An allegation has been raised by the immediate past chairman of the United State House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Chris Smith on the results of the presidential election.

Smith in his statement claimed that the Presidential results are being tampered with.

In his message on the US house website, Smith expressed concern following the delay in the announcement of results.

He called on Secretary Michael Pompeo to hold accountable anyone who seeks to cheat the Nigerian people’s votes

In a statement signed by Smith he wrote; “Yesterday, Nigeria voted. Today, votes are being counted. I am very concerned by credible reports that the vote is being tampered with. To avoid any manipulation of the tally, it is critical that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announce without delay actual results which are certified by party agents and observers at each polling unit as the vote is tabulated.

“Well-placed sources report that in some states and localities including Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia INEC commissioners are receiving enormous pressure to alter poll results. This must not be allowed to happen.

“The eyes of the United States, of Africa, and the world are upon Nigeria and INEC. I also ask Secretary Michael Pompeo to hold accountable anyone who seeks to cheat the Nigerian people who have waited patiently of their vote or foments violence.”