Kogi Poll: Gov Bello accused of attempting to rig elections as he reserves hotels for unidentified individuals

Comrade Usman Okai Austin, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that Governor Yahaya Bello is attempting to rig the upcoming governorship polls in the state.

Austin, in a press conference on Thursday, November 2 alleged there is reliable information that Bello has reserved the entire hotels in the State capital, Lokoja, in preparation for the upcoming gubernatorial election.

He said: "The Kogi government has initiated moves to secure all hotel rooms in the state from Saturday, November 4, to Sunday, November 12. "The decision has stirred concerns over the fairness and transparency of the electoral process, leading many to question the government's intentions."

He issued a strong caution to hotel proprietors in Kogi State, advising them to refuse Governor Yahaya Bello's alleged intentions to reserve all hotel accommodations.

He pointed out that the Kogi State government's plan to reserve all hotel rooms from Saturday, November 4, to Sunday, November 12, has sparked considerable concern among the residents.

Austin said: "The citizens of Kogi State stand united in their resolve to blacklist any hotel owners who agree to this request, which is seen as an affront to democracy and an attempt to manipulate the electoral process.

"Many individuals are set to visit the state, and the government cannot reserve entire hotels for unidentified guests. "The citizens will boycott any hotel owners who accept this unreasonable and unacceptable request."

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