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They came with their threats, they came with their money, they came with their intimidation, I remained unshakable.

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Under me, votes must count, under me, the people’s mandate must be upheld.

The pastor and the mother in me will not permit me to do anything that will adversely affect the future of our children.

I shall stand squarely and unapologetically on these principles. The people’s votes and mandate shall stand

As an electoral officer, I have never in my life participated in any election but duty came calling.

I have never in my life participated in an election. But duty came calling. I made enquiries from Abuja, and I said ‘if I perish, I perish.

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