APC Accuses INEC of Supplying PDP With Ballot Papers Ahead of Elections
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Party (APC) today has
alleged a surreptitious and criminal transportation of millions of ballot
papers into Osun with a bullion van by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
from Abuja on Wednesday.
papers into Osun with a bullion van by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
from Abuja on Wednesday.
A statement entitled: “In Spite of Mr President’s Assurances, We Still
Have Shenanigans,” and signed by the party Chairman, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi
and the Director of Publicity, Barr Kunle Oyatomi, said the bullion van
was parked at the PDP secretariat until the wee hours of today (Thursday)
before it was taken into an unknown destination.
Have Shenanigans,” and signed by the party Chairman, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi
and the Director of Publicity, Barr Kunle Oyatomi, said the bullion van
was parked at the PDP secretariat until the wee hours of today (Thursday)
before it was taken into an unknown destination.
This ballot papers, the party stated, was brought in preparatory to
thumbprinting them at a Catholic School in Ife Odan and then
surreptitiously to be added to the party’s tally in all wards and councils
in Saturday’selection.
thumbprinting them at a Catholic School in Ife Odan and then
surreptitiously to be added to the party’s tally in all wards and councils
in Saturday’selection.
The Statement also added that there are credible information to the effect
that vehicles belonging to the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) are
to be used for the distribution of the ballot papers to the selected areas
where the PDP plans to use them to subvert the wishes of the people.
that vehicles belonging to the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) are
to be used for the distribution of the ballot papers to the selected areas
where the PDP plans to use them to subvert the wishes of the people.
The statement noted that the crude method PDP is adoting is completely
contrary to the assurance President Goodluck Jonathan gave to the people
of Osun that the election wil be free and fair in all ramifications.The
party thus condemned in strong terms the desperate act of sabotage by the
PDP aimed at winning election at all cost.
contrary to the assurance President Goodluck Jonathan gave to the people
of Osun that the election wil be free and fair in all ramifications.The
party thus condemned in strong terms the desperate act of sabotage by the
PDP aimed at winning election at all cost.
The statement said inter alia: “We condemn this subterfuge in its
entirety. It is an act of desperation and a cynical vote of no confidence
on the democratic process and the inalienable right of the people to
freely choose their leaders.
entirety. It is an act of desperation and a cynical vote of no confidence
on the democratic process and the inalienable right of the people to
freely choose their leaders.
“President Goodluck Jonathan assured the people of Osun last Saturday of
his commitment to free and fair election and disavowal of rigging and
electoral fraud.
his commitment to free and fair election and disavowal of rigging and
electoral fraud.
“The evidence before us now is to the contrary. Mr President should be
true to his words and rein in his party members, who appear hell bent to
truncate our hard earned democracy, if they fail in their diabolical bid
to rule the state at all cost.
true to his words and rein in his party members, who appear hell bent to
truncate our hard earned democracy, if they fail in their diabolical bid
to rule the state at all cost.
“The PDP must know that the people of Osun are determined to have only
their votes counted and to make only their votes count. They are willing
on Saturday to let the whole world know that the only way in a democracy
to acquire political power is to win their hearts and minds.”
their votes counted and to make only their votes count. They are willing
on Saturday to let the whole world know that the only way in a democracy
to acquire political power is to win their hearts and minds.”
Meanwhile, the party warned all stakeholders involved in conduct of the
election, particularly the security agencies and the ad hoc staff of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to be above board
before, during and after the election process.
election, particularly the security agencies and the ad hoc staff of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to be above board
before, during and after the election process.
It also called on the people of the state to be on the look out and
sensitive to all activities in their areas and report any suspicious
movement to the appropriate quarters for quick intervention.
sensitive to all activities in their areas and report any suspicious
movement to the appropriate quarters for quick intervention.
The statement continued: “We are therefore urging security agencies, the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and especially the people
of the affected area, to be vigilant and be on the lookout for suspicious
activities, which may be tantamount to subversion of our hard-earned
democracy.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and especially the people
of the affected area, to be vigilant and be on the lookout for suspicious
activities, which may be tantamount to subversion of our hard-earned
democracy.
“Our people must also ensure that such subversive activities should not be
condoned or allowed to happen in their precinct.”
condoned or allowed to happen in their precinct.”
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