The party (PDP) led by its National Working Committee, took a peaceful protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja to press home their demands.
The presidential and National Assembly elections which held on February 23 in Nigeria, may have come and gone, but there are varying issues which many felt should be properly handled, as Nigerians go for another round of elections.
March 9, people of voting age will once again exercise their civic responsibilities, electing governors in 29 states and the state legislative arm, which the electoral umpire says it is well prepared for.
But the main opposition party, the PDP is worried.
The party fears that the ugly incidents caused by the heavy presence of security personnel during the February 23 polls, which left innocent Nigerians dead, may once again play out in next Saturday’s elections.
The party led by its National Chairman, Uche Secondus took a protest to INEC, insisting that the military is kept away from polling units and collation centers.
A little drama ensued when the party’s Chairman insisted that the Chairman of INEC must receive the protest letter.
The Federal Government had after a meeting with service chiefs at the Villa assured that more security will be deployed to trouble spots across the country for the governorship and state assembly polls.
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