The Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has withdrawn from participating in the Saturday’s Local Government elections in the state.
Thefrontrank reports that the elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, is being organised by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC).
PDP in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Leye Igbabo, expressed doubts on the impartiality of ODIEC at conducting credible elections.
The statement read “This decision is a product of several layers of consultations of party leaders, stakeholders and the National Secretariat of our great party.
“Our party fielded 15 Chairmanship Candidates in 15 Local Government Areas and 131 Councillorship Candidates. But, from all indications, ODIEC’s credibility, transparency, and impartiality have failed the integrity test.
“Recent observations and reports point to a troubling pattern of double standards by ODIEC, raising serious doubts about their ability to conduct a free, fair, and credible election.
“As a responsible political party committed to democracy and the rule of law, we can not, in good conscience, confer legitimacy on this compromised process by participating in the election.
“We have, therefore, resolved to withdraw our participation in this exercise to uphold the integrity of our party and our unwavering belief in credible electoral practices.
“We further assure our teeming supporters and the good people of Ondo State, that our commitment to sanitise the Electoral process is irrevocable.”
