APC clarifies Abia 'vote jumping' didn't affect presidential primary results
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda addresses viral videos showing irregular vote counting during party presidential primary, specifically in Abia State where Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu instructed collation officer to begin count that jumped from 11 to 1013 to 2400 then to 7000. Yilwatda claims no ward in Abia has 7000 voters, insisting any 'drama' during counting didn't affect overall results as 'I work with data, not counting theatrics.' The clarification comes amid concerns about transparency in APC's internal processes.
Party officials maintain data integrity despite viral videos showing dramatic counting sequences. While acknowledging the visual irregularities, Yilwatda asserts that actual vote tallies remain unaffected by the mimicking or theatrical counting displayed in the viral footage.
With the APC presidential primary concluded and results certified, the party faces ongoing questions about electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 general elections where credibility could impact voter confidence in the party's democratic processes.
Does this 'drama' during counting affect your perception of APC's internal democracy, or is the focus correctly on the certified results?