The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has alleged that it has exposed a sinister plan by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to compromise the upcoming governorship election in the state.
The PDP, in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretey, alleged that the sinister plan of the Ade Adetimen-led APC ahead of the elections will not work.
The statement said: “The training of Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers by the Independent National Electoral Commission is a prerequisite for the recruitment of such ad-hoc staff to function in these capacities. Unfortunately, Ade Adetamin has personally submitted a list of two persons per voting unit to INEC to serve as Presiding Officer and Assistant Presiding Officer, who are APC members per voting unit, even though these persons are in training. Did not attend.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State Chapter, wishes to alert the public that, the APC is banking on compromising the election at all costs, which has tragically failed to deliver the benefits of democracy to the people.
“The whole world is watching and this move by Edetimin has vindicated our persistent call for the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Ondo State, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, who is being supported by Edetimin in this evil.
“Our party would like to advise all actors to act as per the rules. The whole world is watching, and no one can hide behind a finger,” Peretti said.
Reacting, the APC State Publicity Secretary, Alex Kalejaye, described the allegation as a deliberate attempt to discredit the party chairman and the upcoming election.
“This is not true. We have no reason to consider compromising the election. We have worked very hard; We have worked for the people. A series of projects have been cited, and we are implementing a number of measures to improve people's conditions. We have campaigned in 18 local government areas, and we are ready.
“We have appealed to the people, and they have shown understanding and willingness to support the party. Therefore, we have no reason to consider the election being compromised; This is not true. This is one of the fabrications of PDP.
“There is absolutely no reason to do this. Our strategy is to campaign. We are working with people; We have included every section of the society. Our focus is on improving the lives of people who are living in challenging circumstances. Many projects are going on in the interest of economic and physical transformation of the state. Therefore we will continue to appeal to the people.
“Tomorrow, we will gather everyone together and hold our grand finale rally, and we will send the same message of continuity. However, we will not go to the extent of doing anything unconstitutional just to win elections. We have accomplished the work we had set out to do and we are confident that people are with us. There is no reason to take any unfair action to ensure victory,” Kalejay said.
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