Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong criticized the Nigerian Presidency for promoting Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, through its official channel.
Effiong expressed his disapproval, stating that the APC has undermined every institution in the country.
The comment follows the Presidency’s post on its official X handle on Saturday night, where Vice President Kashim Shettima encouraged Edo citizens to support Okpebholo to establish an effective state.
“Vote Okpebholo to birth a functional State, Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Edo citizens.
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“Says state will benefit from positive change with increased federal allocation,” the post read.
However, Effiong, a lawyer focused on public interest, stated that utilizing an official government handle for partisan campaigns is unacceptable.
He also characterized it as a complete manifestation of State capture.
Effiong said: “This is despicable but not surprising, the APC has rubbished every institution in this country.
“Using official government handles for partisan campaigns is egregious. State capture in full force.”
