Chukwuka Ikwuazom, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has withdrawn from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election.
The NBA election is in progress, with members casting their votes online.
Ikwuazom claimed on his X handle that the electoral process had been compromised and manipulated and therefore had withdrawn his interest.
“It is with a heavy heart that I, Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, announce my decision to withdraw from the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Presidential race. This decision has not been made lightly but is necessitated by a series of alarming developments that have compromised the integrity of the electoral process.”
He stated that there was a deliberate act to place him in third position as against the actual votes casted.
“Since the commencement of voting earlier today, my supporters and I have observed disturbing patterns that do not align with the actual votes cast. It has become increasingly evident that the integrity of the electoral process has been compromised.
“Despite the overwhelming support from my dedicated supporters, the reported figures do not align with the true expression of our votes. It would appear that the system has been manipulated to favour a predetermined outcome, consistently placing me in third position” Ikwuazom lamented
Ikwuazom however, thanked his supporters and told them to cease participation in the election process.
“I urge all my supporters and well-wishers to stand down from further participation in the election process and to cease all monitoring activities. Let us maintain unity and vigilance as we navigate this challenging period for our beloved association,” he added.