Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie claims that since the June 12, 1993 elections were declared invalid, he gave up on Nigerian elections.
The actor claimed in an interview that he lacks the will to engage in political conversations since it offers him no hope.
The media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo was informed by him that Nigeria has never had a legitimate election after the annulled 1993 election.
On June 12 1993, Nigeria held its first presidential election since the second republic was overthrown in a coup.
The military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida led a transition to civilian administration that resulted in the election.
Despite not being officially announced, the election’s unofficial results showed that Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) had defeated Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Party.
Following the annulment, there were demonstrations, political instability, Bababagida’s resignation, the creation of a weak temporary civilian government, and ultimately the continuation of military rule with Sani Abacha as the nation’s head of state.
Election misconduct did not take place in the 1993 election, according to Edochie, contrary to what Babangida’s administration declared.
“That election was the freest and the best election we have had in this country. I am 76, so, if I’m not saying it with fear of contradiction, I am saying it with plenty of authority and with plenty of conviction,” the veteran actor said.
“You didn’t see people snatching ballot boxes, creating problems, shooting around and scaring people. That election was cancelled, and I lost hope. Ever since, we have never had a free and fair election.”
