President Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the votes that got stolen from Akwa Ibom during the recent election will be restored in the March 9th polls.
He urged the people of the state to guard their votes jealously during the elections.
He voiced out his dsipleasure over the way Sen. Godswill Akpabio lost his re-election into the senate despite his fame across Akwa Ibom.
Through Yemi Osinbajo, PMB said, “What happened on the 23rd of February was robbery. The votes of the people were stolen, but we are not deterred.
“The president sent me to thank you today. We are going to make sure that everything that was stolen on the February 23 would be restored.
“It is not possible that Sen. Godwill Akpabio lost. We are in no doubt that Senator Akpabio is the elected senator of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District.
“I and Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the party have been in the opposition for long and we cannot be defeated anymore.
“Everyone of you should go out to vote on Saturday and defend your votes, we cannot be cheated; not only you but tell your neighbours to vote for Obong Nsima Ekere and all APC candidates.
“Wait for your votes to be counted. It is the duty of the Federal Government to provide security and we will do that. We will recover every one of our votes.”
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