A group under the aegis of Coalition of Nigerian Youths for
Good Governance (CNYGG) has called on the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) to withdraw the certificate rerun issued to Andy Ubah, the
senator representing Anambra south.
The group said Ubah’s certificate of return should be
withdrawn from him over the allegation of falsification of his West African
Examinations Council (WAEC) certificate.
Speaking while leading protesters at the INEC headquarters
on Wednesday, Peace Dimoji, convener of CNYGG, said it was necessary for the
commission to take action so that falsification of results would not set a
precedent for the younger generation.
After addressing those who gathered, Dimoji presented the
petition addressed to Mahmoud Yakubu, INEC chairman.
“With profound respect sir, Coalition of Nigerian Youths for
Good Governance (CNYGG) a synergy between proactive and diligent Nigerian youth
who believe in Nigeria, who are concerned and interested in their affairs,
especially in their representation in issues of governance in Nigeria.
“It is based on this that we bring to your attention, a case
of deceit and falsification of results perpetrated on your esteemed commission
by Mr Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba, senator representing Anambra south senatorial zone
in the national assembly, with an aim to mislead the electorate.
“The above allegations were disclosed by a private
investigator, which correspondence we hereby attach as evidence, specifically
one reply by the West African Examinations Council dated 12/02/2014 by O.M
Adebayo, the deputyregistrar confirming that the qualification presented INEC
by the mentioned senator was never issued by WAEC, and that even the signature
thereon was absolutely falsified.
“Sir, it is in the light of the foregoing that we
immediately call for an urgent intervention of your office into this criminal
act, not only to save the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria but
also to nip in the bud, the new breeding version of falsification and deceit
amongst politicians representing their electorate, before it grows into a full
circle and organised dubious practice/precedent for the younger generation.
“Finally sir, it is our humble prayer and submission that
the certificate of return of the aforementioned individual be immediately
withdrawn and your recommendations to the Nigerian Police Force for his
immediate prosecution.”
