Mr Akim Yusuf - Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

By Dayo Adu

The Action Democratic Party, ADP gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Mr Akim Yusuf says the Federal Government and Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC have to improve on the election management system and security in the next generation election.

Mr Yusuf stated this shortly after casting his vote alongside his wife at Polling Unit 130, Ward 12, Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The finance expert turned politician, who hinged his call on voter apathy, explained that pockets of violence which resulted in the death of some people in the Ibadan metropolis scared electorates from exercising the franchise.

“The turnout was very poor, it’s evident that we have a lot of improvements to do on our election management system and of course the security in terms of political violence, which I can adduce to the voter apathy being experienced. ” Yusuf said.

Mr Yusuf commended the INEC and the crowd control prowess of the security personnel at the polling station and expressed optimism that future elections would witness an upgrade.

“To the glory of God, it was a very peaceful and orderly environment, the BVAS worked properly, the INEC staffers were very polite and courteous, very good crowd control.” He added.

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By Dayo Adu

The Action Democratic Party, ADP, in Oyo State says it has not collapsed its structure for any candidate or political party.

In a statement by the Oyo State Governorship Candidate, of the Party, Mr Akim Yusuf, the party stated that its candidates are contesting fully in the presidential/National Assembly elections, as well as, the governorship and House Assembly elections across the country.

“I write to categorically deny reports making the rounds that the ADP Southwest, including Oyo State, has collapsed it’s structures for the Presidential candidate of the APC or any other political party.”

“The reports and any actions leading thereto do not carry the authority of the members of ADP, Oyo State and we remain solidly behind and committed to our Party’s Presidential candidate, Engineer Yusuf Sani Yabagi.”

The ADP, however, urged all party members and the general public not to be misinformed by the actions of self-serving individuals making purchased endorsements.