Edo 2016: PDP, INEC bicker over recruitment of ‘APC’ ad hoc staff

Ahead of September 10, Edo state governorship election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), are arguing over alleged dishonest recruitment of ad-hoc staff.

PDP had in a statement signed by its spokesman, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, alleged that it had in its possession, video evidence of plan by INEC to rig the election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Makarfi-led faction of the party vows that it will do everything possible to resist any attempt to sabotage the exercise.

The statement reads in part, “There is video evidence exposing INEC officials in Edo State of compromising the outcome of the gubernatorial election before the scheduled Saturday, September 10, 2016 poll. There are clear evidence(s) available to us showing how INEC officials are recruiting APC members as ad-hoc staff to rig the election for the APC candidate.

“We will not accept anything short of free, fair and credible process leading to the Saturday, September 10, gubernatorial poll in Edo State. We wish to assure INEC and the APC of our cooperation for a successful election but will not accept an election that is already compromised before the actual poll.”
PDP called on the commission to ensure it conducts a hitch free and credible election.
However, Edo INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Sam Olumekun, on Saturday in Benin, the state capital, refuted the allegation describing it as false and deceptive.