Commission debunks allegations
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the claims by the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) that it is working for the opposition People’s Democracy Party (PDP).
Besides, INEC said the exclusion of APC Zamfara was purely a judicial matter and not a decision of the commission.
Reacting to the allegations raised by the APC, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, said there was no truth in the allegations.
He added that the commission was not a political party and did not have a candidate for the forthcoming general elections.
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He stated that the commission’s responsibilities are to provide a level-playing field for all registered political parties and conduct free, fair and transparent elections.
“It is not true that INEC is working hand in gloves with any political party to do the wrong things. The issue of Zamfara and Rivers are well known. In the case of Zamfara, the commission had written to the APC leadership to notify it that, due to its inability to conduct its primaries in Zamfara State within the stipulated time as required by the law, the party cannot field candidates for the governorship election. Thereafter, two cases were instituted in court resulting in two rulings, which were delivered the same day. The commission then adopted one of the rulings.
“In the case of Rivers, it was the Supreme Court that took a final decision on the fate of APC. Therefore, both cases were purely judicial and INEC, being a law abiding institution, will always obey court orders/judgment.
“The commission is not a political party and does not have a candidate for the forthcoming general elections.
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