The representative of Edu/Patigi/Moro Federal constituency in Kwara State, Hon. Ahmed Saba was on Tuesday disgraced and labelled a thief by his constituents.
According to an eyewitness and video evidence posted on social media, a large crowd of constituents publicly expressed their disapproval of the lawmaker. In the viral video released online, Saba l was booed and labelled a “thief” in a viral video.
The video shows constituents from Shonga, Hon. Saba’s hometown, shouting “Ole” (meaning “thief”) as they forcibly escorted him out of the area
The incident took place during the All Progressives Congress (APC) council primary election in the Edu local government area, where Hon. Saba was attempting to impose a candidate preferred by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq.
The move was met with resistance from the people, who rejected the candidate, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Ndamugoro, citing fears of another failed representation.
The eyewitness said: “He (the lawmaker) failed his constituency woefully. Stakeholders, including Hon. Mohammed Baba Ibrahim and Alhaji Bello (Teaching Service Commission – TESCOM Chairman), attempted to impose Ndamugoro, claiming they were acting on the governor’s directives.
“However, the masses refused, leading to a disruption of the primary process. As a result, no primary election was held in Edu Local Government Area, and the consensus arrangement was rendered null and void.”
“The event exposed deep-seated resentment against the imposition of candidates, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and representative selection process,” the witness added.
