- Isaac Fayose has criticized plans to roll back electoral reforms, questioning why the government would abandon systems like BVAS after spending nearly a trillion naira on election reforms.
Isaac Fayose has questioned the Nigerian government’s stance on electoral reforms, expressing concern over attempts to roll back key components of the voting process despite heavy financial investments.
Speaking on the issue, Fayose recalled that billions of naira were spent on electoral reforms in 2019. He added that in 2023, further reforms were introduced, including the adoption of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and plans for electronic voting, following recommendations by former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to him, an additional ₦359 billion was reportedly spent during this phase.
Fayose wondered why authorities would want to discard reforms that have already cost the country close to a trillion naira. He accused decision-makers of deliberately undermining the system and argued that the debate around electronic voting was being manipulated through semantics.
“2019, they spent billions on electoral reform. 2023, Jonathan said let’s go BVAS, let’s have electronic voting and they spent ₦359 billion again. Why do they want to throw away a reform they spent almost a trillion for? We all know what they’re doing. They said it’s just transmission and transfer, we are here to correct the English,” Fayose said.
In other news… Nollywood filmmaker Stanley Ontop remains unshaken after colleague Frederick Leonard filed a defamation lawsuit against him.
Leonard shared screenshots of the lawsuit on Instagram, accusing Stanley of defaming his reputation for over two years. According to the suit, Stanley allegedly made multiple unfounded claims that have damaged Leonard’s integrity and resulted in a significant loss of earnings. Leonard warned that the law would take its course and urged Stanley to provide evidence for any allegations.
He wrote: “MR. STANLEY CHIBUEZE AJEMBA A.KA. STANLEY ON TOP. stanleyontop_news YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED!
THE LAW WILL TAKE ITS COURSE TO THE FULL EXTENT.
YOU FIRST, OTHERS WILL FOLLOW…
IF YOU CLAIM OR ALLEGE, YOU MUST PROVE WITH EVIDENCE, I’M COMING FOR YOU”.
In response, Stanley Ontop dismissed the lawsuit, stating that he is ready to face legal proceedings. He also hinted that he is awaiting a police invitation and made lighthearted remarks in his Instagram post, showing no fear or concern over the matter.
“Film rod too mumu.
See y’all in court!
Ogun wan kill you?
Na, ur pelnise you suppose petition, not Stanley Ontop. Ezi Ofia
I am waiting for the police invitation.
Ontop no small.
Film rod ur papa left yash
Atulu muru ebunu
Keep ur Dickson one place to avoid being dragged
Ndi Ala Ndi Ala”.
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