You Will Not Escape This – Emeka Ike Fumes, Storms INEC Office
Nollywood actor and House of Representatives aspirant, Emeka Ike, has voiced his dissatisfaction over the outcome of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) seat.
Naija News reports that a mild protest had occurred at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Abuja on Monday after Ike stormed the Commission’s office.
The thespian alleged that there were irregularities in the conduct of the primary election.
Addressing officials during the protest, Ike expressed anger over the electoral process, insisting that he would not remain silent over.
“We don’t have an address when the election is going on. I am an aspirant, I’m a Nigerian.
“You won’t go away with this. I don’t do social media activism. INEC will not escape this,” he said.
Ike had earlier announced his intention to contest the election into the House of Representatives.
Naija News reports that the thespian disclosed this in a video making the rounds on social media.
He stated that he will be running for the Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency in Abuja under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I’m running for the Federal House of Representatives under Bwari/AMAC Constituency in Abuja, and we want to make a federal statement,” he said.
When asked what difference he would make if elected, he said, “If I’ve made you happy as Nigerians, I want to step into the real thing right now, let’s block those boys wey think say na dem get power.
“Let’s stand up and take power and rearrange our country, we don’t deserve to be begging.
“I’m not angry at our politicians anymore; they’ve clearly shown they don’t care about us. I’m angry at you, Nigerians. Go and collect your PVCs. That’s the only noise we need right now.”
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