In a rare but frenetic complaint, the top jurists agonised about critical operational constraints that could have been avoided under strict compliance with budgetary provisions.
It comes as Rabiu Kwankwaso and other NNPP leaders said talks have intensified to form an alliance with Peter Obi of the Labour Party ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.
Abiodun Oyebanji of the APC polled 296 votes, SDP’s Segun Oni polled zero votes, and PDP’s Bisi Kolawole got one vote.
Mr Oyebanji said he was assured of victory at the Saturday governorship polls to the delight of his supporters who screamed “Iwo lokan” (It is your turn).
The Gazette reports that security officials, particularly the police, were in the polling units already visited.
Mr Okupe told Peoples Gazette on Friday evening that Mr Obi picked him because he found him worthy to serve.
A helicopter belonging to the Nigeria Police was also sighted hovering in the sky a few minutes after the shooting.
Two police officers confirmed to The Gazette that they were yet to be paid their allowances despite the DIG’s claim.
Though there are 16 political party candidates for Saturday’s election, the quest for the top job in the state has been dubbed a two-horse race.
The police said vehicular movement at the major entry and exit points of the state would be restricted from 12:00 a.m. on June 18.
