The Obidient Movement has raised concern over an alleged malfunction of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Results Viewing Portal, stating that results posted from multiple polling units did not appear on the website.
The development occurs during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, in which voters in six councils—Abuja Municipal Area Council, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Abaji, and Kwali—are electing chairmen and councillors in what is widely regarded as a test of grassroots political strength in the nation’s capital.
Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, issued a statement on Saturday headlined “Alert from the Obidient Movement Headquarters,” urging supporters and Nigerians to be cautious during the collation process.
“Information reaching us indicates that the IREV server is active but not displaying results that were reportedly uploaded successfully from various polling units,” the statement read.
“All Obidients and Nigerians are therefore encouraged to remain alert and vigilant. If necessary, we urge everyone to proceed peacefully to the Area 10 INEC office and Karu for the collation process and observe developments closely.
“Ensure that you have the accurate results from your respective polling units for proper verification. Let us remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process through peaceful and lawful means.”
The Independent National Electoral Commission established IREV to increase openness by letting the public monitor polling unit results as they are posted directly from the field in real time.
At the time of filing this report, INEC had yet to officially respond to the concerns raised by the Obidient Movement regarding the alleged glitch.
