This is a MANDY News Alert! Chaos erupted in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State as protesters stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding that their voices be heard and their votes counted.
The passionate group of demonstrators were enraged over what they see as a rigged election, with allegations of vote tampering and ballot box stuffing.
According to eyewitnesses on the ground, the protesters arrived in droves, brandishing placards and chanting slogans. They were met with a heavy police presence, but that didn’t deter them from pressing forward in their mission. The situation quickly escalated as the demonstrators attempted to force their way into the INEC building.
The situation grew increasingly tense as police struggled to maintain order, with reports of tear gas being deployed to disperse the crowd. The protesters were resolute, however, and refused to back down in their demand for fair and transparent elections. They demanded that the INEC do everything in its power to resist any manipulation of the electoral process.
The protest has drawn widespread attention from both local and international media outlets, with many calling for calm and peaceful resolution to the conflict. The election in Ebonyi State has been a contentious one, with accusations of voter intimidation, fraud and suppression.
MANDY News spoke with one of the protest leaders, who said, “We are here today because we will not tolerate any more corruption in our democracy. Our voices must be heard, and our votes must count. We will not allow any manipulation of the electoral process to go unchecked.”
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear – the people of Ebonyi State are not backing down in their demand for free and fair elections. MANDY News will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
