PDP lacks moral, legal grounds to challenge Ebonyi LG polls in Court – EBSIEC
The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP’s protest against the August 22 local government elections in the state, insisting that the party was given adequate opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The commission also rejected the PDP’s reported threat to seek legal redress, maintaining that the election […] PDP…
The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) has rejected the Nigerian People's Democratic Party's (PDP) protest against the local government elections held on August 22. The PDP had reportedly threatened to seek legal redress, but EBSIEC maintains that the elections were conducted according to the constitution and electoral laws.
Commission Chairman Collins Agbo addressed journalists after the polls, emphasizing that the commission followed its approved timetable and complied with legal requirements. He stated that the EBSIEC reviewed past electoral experiences and identified non-compliance as a reason for past litigation. The commission released a timetable, held stakeholder meetings, and conducted extensive voter education.
Agbo dismissed PDP claims of internal party crises and their failure to participate in the election. He also refuted allegations of state government interference and dismissed suggestions that Governor Francis Nwifuru influenced the election. Agbo highlighted that the governor, being a candidate himself, could not influence the outcome. He further stated that the commission would defend its actions in court if challenged.
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