The candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the Ondo South Senatorial District bye-election, Adeolu Akinwumi, blamed voter apathy on insecurity, saying many residents stayed away from polling units for fear of being kidnapped.
Akinwumi, said this while speaking to journalists after casting his vote at Ward 13, Unit 001 in Okitipupa Local Government Area.
According to him, “People don’t even feel secure to come to the polling unit. Fear of being kidnapped, and that’s just the truth.”
He commended those who defied their fears to vote, stating: “I want to thank those that have actually been brave enough to come out, those that still believe that democracy can still work and exist in Nigeria.”
Akinwumi said the low turnout was not entirely surprising, arguing that many residents had become disillusioned with the ruling party and were also concerned about their safety.
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