ONDO VOTERS’ CARD FRAUD: Court Remands LP Chieftain till October 22

A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State Capital today adjourned the case of the two-suspected fraudsters who were allegedly caught with over 1123 voters’ cards in Ondo West local government to October 22.

The suspects include a member of the ruling Labour Party (LP), Mr. Olaolu Oladapo and an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) security man in Ondo West local government, Mr. Raphael Omolade.

The duo were Charged to Court on Monday for conspiracy and unlawful possession of 1,123 voters card.

The offence was allegedly committed on October 5, by 4.30pm at INEC office, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo state.

When the case resumed today, the Police Prosecutor objected to the bail application of the accused on the ground that by virtue of Section 150(2) it is INEC or its appointed Lawyer that can prosecute electoral offender under the Electoral Act.

The police prosecutor noted that he could not, under the law respond to the bail application.

He sought for an adjournment to contact the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] to take over the case or appoint a prosecutor.

Presiding over the matter, the Chief Magistrate J O Adelegan, had requested for the 1,123 voters cards recovered from the suspects, and were all tendered by the Police before the Court.

Also, items and souvenir of the Labour Party were among the exhibits recovered from the suspects and placed before the court.

Adenegan ordered that the accused be remanded in Prison till October 22 when the case shall continue.

Additional Reports by Daily Post.