Obedients In Rivers State Stage Protest Over Outcome Of Presidential Election (Photo)
In the Port Harcourt location of the Independent National Electoral Commission, several Obedients have staged a nonviolent protest.
According to DailyPost, the demonstrators carried placards with various slogans calling for the court to uphold the law and the restoration of their authority.
One of the protestors, who identified herself as a “Concerned Frustrated Nigerian Woman,” told reporters on Wednesday (today) that they are protesting in support of Obedients in Rivers State and in solidarity with those in Nasarawa State and Abuja.
She emphasized that Obedients reject both the national results for the presidential election and the results declared for Rivers State.
”What we bargained was not what was given to us. We say no to that and we are requesting and we are demanding that INEC restore our mandate.
“That vote was our vote and we need it back. The person we voted for was not the person that was announced as president-elect.” She added.
Another protester who also declined to identify herself said the result for the presidential election did not reflect transparency.
“I don’t think Nigerians deserve this. We need a better Nigeria. What transpired does not reflect transparency. We need a peaceful Nigeria. We are here for a peaceful process. We want them to respect our constitution.”
The protest commenced while INEC was issuing certificates of return to winners of the national and state elections in the state.
You guys should just go and have your peace because it’s only God that can fight this battle for us.