Nollywood actor and House of Representatives aspirant, Emeka Ike, has expressed dissatisfaction over the result of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) seat.
A mild protest reportedly occurred at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Abuja on Monday after Ike stormed the Commission’s office.
The actor claimed that irregularities occurred in the conduct of the primary election.
Addressing the officials during the protest, Ike expressed his anger over the electoral process, insisting that he would not remain silent over.
“When the election is going on we don’t have an address. I am a Nigerian, I am an aspirant.
“You’re not going to walk away with this. I am not a social media activist. INEC will not get away with this,” he said.
Ike had earlier declared his intent to contest the election into the House of Representatives.
The thespian in a video which has gone viral on social media revealed this.
He said he would be contesting for Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I am running for the Federal House of Representatives under Bwari/AMAC Constituency in Abuja and we want to make a federal statement,” he said.
If asked what difference he would make if elected, he said, “If I’ve made you happy as Nigerians, I want to step into the real thing right now, let’s block those boys wey think say na dem get power.
“We don’t deserve to be begging. Let’s stand up, take power and rearrange our country.
“I’m not angry at our politicians anymore; they have shown clearly they do not care about us. I am angry with you Nigerians. “Go get your PVCs. That’s all the racket we need at the moment.”
