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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders converging on states during off-cycle elections, warning that the trend could threaten Nigeria’s democratic stability.
Jonathan made the remarks while commenting on the recently concluded Osun governorship election. He commended INEC, security agencies, political parties and the people of Osun for the peaceful conduct of the election.
However, he expressed concern over what he described as an emerging pattern in recent off-cycle elections, particularly in Osun, Ekiti and Ondo, where influential political figures reportedly arrive with large numbers of aides and heavy security details from outside the state.
According to Jonathan, such conduct is unusual and should not become normal in a democratic society, calling for greater national attention to the issue.
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