The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has accused Pat Utomi, a chieftain of the Labour Party, of 'invading' its office in the Oshodi-Isolo LGA of the state
February 3, 2023 8:48 AM
Olusegun Agbaje, INEC’s resident electoral commissioner who made the allegation, spoke on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television. He said the action of the professor was not expected of a “senior Nigerian”, noting that the commission has reported the matter to the police and Department of State Services .“Today in Lagos, Professor Pat Utomi did what we did not expect a senior Nigerian to do,” he said.
“Pat Utomi is a senior person, we didn’t expect that from him, that is an invasion. We informed the police accordingly and the DSS about this invasion.“It is uncalled for, it is an act of intolerance on his part, what he did today could have led to violence if other people in the area had reacted that way.“Pat Utomi ought to be blamed for the type of invasion and aggression that he showed today.
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