The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, John Akpanudoedehe, has alleged a plot by unnamed government agents, working with some officials of his party, to replace candidates who emerged from concluded party primaries and whose names have already been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Mr Akpanudoedehe made the allegation in a video posted on Facebook on Thursday, warning party members against what he described as attempts to infiltrate the ADC and manipulate the party’s candidate list before INEC publishes the final list.
He, however, provided no evidence to support the allegations and did not identify the government officials, party executives or prospective candidates allegedly involved.
Alleged scheme
According to Mr Akpanudoedehe, “intelligence available” to him indicates that some ADC executives at the ward, local government and state levels were holding secret meetings with government agents.
