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Outrage As APC Chairman Admits To Writing Election Results (Video)
By Gideon Ayeni
A video posted on the X platform that showed Tony Okocha, former Chief of Staff and chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC openly admitting to election fraud in Rivers State has sparked outrage .
In the video, Okocha was seen stating, “When I was Chief of Staff, Rivers State, I wrote results and gave the commission to announce.”
Watch the video below;
Tony Okocha who is now chairman of the APC in Rivers State made the startling confession while answering questions on Channels TV and with raising serious concerns about the integrity of past elections in Rivers State.
His admission has led to a flurry of reactions from netizens, who are questioning why he remains free despite his admission of such a serious crime. Many argue that in a more accountable society, he would have been arrested immediately following his confession.
Who Is Tony Okocha?
Tony Okocha is a prominent political figure who served as the Chief of Staff to the Rivers State Government. His tenure was marked by significant political activities, and he is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the current ruling party in Nigeria.
He presently serves as the State APC Caretaker Committee Chairman. He is known for his involvement in Rivers State politics and his efforts to woo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, to join the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The comment section of the video is filled with calls for justice, with many netizens demanding that authorities take immediate action against Okocha. Critics argue that his admission undermines the democratic process and that allowing him to walk free sets a dangerous precedent for future elections.
The incident has put a spotlight on the need for electoral reforms and stronger accountability mechanisms to prevent such abuses of power. As the controversy continues to unfold, many are watching closely to see how the government and relevant authorities will respond to these serious allegations.
Read some netizens’ reactions to Okocha’s fraud confession below;
@addel_cares: Imagine what he is saying and he will walk home free like nothing happened. No consequences, no law enforcement agency, nothing and you say the country will work?
@tonyajah: Nigeria is a crime scene.
@gabrielisaiah: It’s becoming interesting, they can no longer hide their criminal act. Should any reasonable Nigeria expect fair play with people like this when it comes to competition?Nigeria is just a crime scene where criminals do anyhow and get away with it.
@cuteneka: How they make these confessions and walk free. Are these evil men not supposed to be in jail?
@cap: Tony Okocha has worked closely with Amaechi / Wike. He was the chairman of Protocol and Logistics Committee, Tinubu/Shettima Grassroot Independent Campaign Council. He was also Member Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) do with that information what you want.
@creatorr: He’s still walking freely after this criminal expose No prosecution , no investigation whatsoever
@remaldy: No court will try him because that is how the names of the so called judges’ was also picked to be judges,almost all of them are not there on merit.The only weapon that we only have is to come out of our shells & question those in positions.
@obianuju: And he is a free man ?Nigeria glorifies and praises the election thieves and then expects the judiciary to not be part of the cycle.
@sexyred002: And nobody is arresting him 😩😩😩You don’t have a country.
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