‘PDP Controlled States Have More PVCs’
The Coalition of Progressive Political Parties (CPPP)
yesterday said they are deeply disappointed by the decision of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone Nigeria’s
general election, scheduled to commence of February 14th, 2015 thirteen
months ago.
They further declared that the states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have recorded a higher number of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) than opposition controlled states.
Speaking on behalf of the parties, the national chairman of Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) Bashir Yusuf, said the excuses for the postponement were not tenable.
However, while they said they accepted the postponement, they added “INEC, the NSA, the security forces and the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces have a responsibility to ensure the general election holds on the rescheduled dates and must ensure that the new dates are not rescheduled again, under any circumstance. Similarly, the handover date of 29th May 2015 is non negotiable and must remain sacrosanct as any attempt to tamper with it will amount to truncating our democracy and putting the peace, unity and political stability of our nation at risk.
“The composition of the current INEC leadership must not be undermined or tampered with as this will constitute a deliberate attempt to undermine the election itself and influence its outcome.
“We call on all Nigerians to accept the new election dates in good faith in spite of the provocation and the unease which the rescheduling has caused. We must put the interest of the peace, unity and stability of Nigeria ahead of any other consideration and must not give its detractors an excuse to plunge our nation into chaos.
“We appeal to our members and supporters to remain calm and law-abiding and not do anything or take any action that may lead to the breach of the peace.
“We call on all Nigerians to remain vigilant and committed to the change they have worked for by ensuring they use the opportunity of the postponement of the election to mobilize their communities and ensure every registered voter collects their Permanent Voters Card. Those who have already collected their PVCs must ensure they keep them in a safe place as it is the only instrument they can use to effect the change they yearn for and eminently deserve.
They further declared that the states controlled by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have recorded a higher number of Permanent Voters Card (PVC) than opposition controlled states.
Speaking on behalf of the parties, the national chairman of Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) Bashir Yusuf, said the excuses for the postponement were not tenable.
However, while they said they accepted the postponement, they added “INEC, the NSA, the security forces and the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces have a responsibility to ensure the general election holds on the rescheduled dates and must ensure that the new dates are not rescheduled again, under any circumstance. Similarly, the handover date of 29th May 2015 is non negotiable and must remain sacrosanct as any attempt to tamper with it will amount to truncating our democracy and putting the peace, unity and political stability of our nation at risk.
“The composition of the current INEC leadership must not be undermined or tampered with as this will constitute a deliberate attempt to undermine the election itself and influence its outcome.
“We call on all Nigerians to accept the new election dates in good faith in spite of the provocation and the unease which the rescheduling has caused. We must put the interest of the peace, unity and stability of Nigeria ahead of any other consideration and must not give its detractors an excuse to plunge our nation into chaos.
“We appeal to our members and supporters to remain calm and law-abiding and not do anything or take any action that may lead to the breach of the peace.
“We call on all Nigerians to remain vigilant and committed to the change they have worked for by ensuring they use the opportunity of the postponement of the election to mobilize their communities and ensure every registered voter collects their Permanent Voters Card. Those who have already collected their PVCs must ensure they keep them in a safe place as it is the only instrument they can use to effect the change they yearn for and eminently deserve.
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