Nigerians have unleashed a torrent of metaphysical condemnation on Prof Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC chairman, for his alleged role in manipulating the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
Despite the passage of time since the contentious election, the bitterness lingers among citizens who had hoped for a brighter future but felt betrayed by what they perceive as systemic electoral fraud orchestrated in favor of the ruling party.
Today, on February 25th, 2024, Nigerians united to denounce Yakubu, branding him as an adversary to the nation’s progress and prosperity. This symbolic day serves as a solemn occasion for citizens to voice their grievances and invoke supernatural forces to mete out punishment for what they view as his malevolent actions.
The outcry against Yakubu stems from the widespread belief that the election results did not reflect the true will of the people, with many asserting that the victory of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was unjustly denied.
Amidst the backdrop of economic hardships exacerbated by controversial policies, such as those attributed to Tinubu, Nigerians have intensified their scrutiny of the electoral process, identifying Yakubu as a key figure enabling what they perceive as electoral manipulation.
Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have become battlegrounds for expressing discontent, with users articulating their grievances through fervent and strongly worded curses directed at the embattled academic.
This widespread condemnation underscores the depth of public disillusionment with the electoral process and the quest for accountability in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
