I think President Donald Trump of the United States obviously borrowed a chapter from the playbook of Nigerian politicians. Professor Yakubu was by no means an exception particularly in cases where he declared some gubernatorial elections inconclusive. In the 2019 elections such declarations were made in seven states namely, Sokoto, Bauchi, Adamawa, Benue, Kano, Plateau and Rivers. It is obvious that Yakubu is unlikely to have any major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate for a second term. Election rigging can only happen when there is collusion among the triumvirate namely, politicians, INEC officials and security personnel.

Source: The Guardian November 24, 2020 03:33 UTC