Politics
25% In FCT: INEC Speaks On Abuja Special Status In Final Address
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday in its final written address on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar said the FCT has no special status.
Counsel to INEC, Abubakar Mahmoud noted that in line with section 134 of the constitution, the FCT is treated as a State, in essence, there are 37 states in the country.
Mahmoud said the petitioners have failed woefully in establishing their petition hence, their request should be dismissed by the tribunal.
According to INEC’s lead counsel, the petitioners listed non-compliance with the Electoral Act, the status of the FCT, INEC Regulations and Guidelines, and the use of technology in the election as major issues of contention.
Mahmoud however said it is illogical to insist one must get 25 percent of votes in the country’s capital as postulated by the petitioners.
He argued that it will create a situation where FCT voters would be given special status above other Nigerians living in other States.
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