In a shocking revelation that has reignited controversy over the 2023 general elections, former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that Labour Party candidate Peter Obi won Rivers State, but the official results were manipulated.
Amaechi made the remarks during a media briefing on Saturday, asserting that the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not reflect the true outcome of the vote in the oil-rich state.
“Everyone knows Peter Obi won Rivers State. The results were changed. That’s the truth,” Amaechi declared, pointing to what he described as widespread electoral fraud and collusion by officials.
Background: INEC Results vs Allegations
In the official tally released by INEC following the February 2023 presidential elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the APC was declared the winner in Rivers State, with Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar trailing behind.
However, multiple observer groups and civil society organizations at the time raised concerns over irregularities, including result discrepancies and delayed uploads to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
Amaechi's latest statement lends weight to ongoing calls for electoral reforms and greater transparency in Nigeria’s democratic processes.
Political Fallout
The statement is expected to stir fresh debate among political stakeholders and the public, especially as the country gears up for upcoming off-cycle elections and national democratic reviews.
Supporters of Peter Obi and the Labour Party have already taken to social media to demand investigations and public accountability following Amaechi’s bombshell claim.
Calls for Action
Civil society organizations and opposition figures are now calling for:
- 🔍 A forensic audit of the 2023 Rivers State election results
- ⚖️ Legal consequences for any individuals or bodies found complicit
- 🗳️ Comprehensive electoral reform before the 2027 general elections
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