Modibbo Calls for Opposition Unity to Safeguard Votes

Dr. Ibrahim Modibbo, a public affairs analyst, called for unity among opposition political parties in Nigeria to safeguard democracy and protect votes during elections. In an interview with Arise TV, he highlighted challenges in Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly regarding the collation and verification of election results.

Modibbo stressed that opposition parties must ensure that votes cast at polling units are accurately counted and that results announced by electoral authorities align with those recorded on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing (IReV) portal. He noted that strengthening the collation process is vital for improving public confidence in elections, as major issues often arise post-voting during result collation.

Modibbo emphasized the need for political parties and their agents to remain vigilant throughout the electoral process. He also underscored the importance of collaboration among citizens, political parties, INEC, and security agencies to ensure transparent and credible elections, advocating for active monitoring of technological tools used in the process.