In a statement released on Saturday, Akpata explained that his choice is based on an in-depth reflection on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, and his desire to focus on the systemic issues that undermine the electoral process.
Akpata highlighted that the irregularities observed in the election, including widespread vote-buying and questionable collation procedures, are symptomatic of deeper problems in the country’s electoral system. “These are not mere technical infractions but fundamental breaches of the social contract between the government and the governed,” he stated.
