Kwara PDP raises alarm over illegal collection of PVCs by opposition elements
Kwara PDP raises alarm over illegal collection of PVCs by opposition elements
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has raised the alarm over alleged house-to-house collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) by some staff members of a privately-owned radio station in the state. The radio station it was learnt, is owned by a governorship aspirant of one of the opposition parties in Kwara.
In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Tunde Ashaolu on Monday, the party alleged that staff of the said radio station have been moving round houses in Ilorin, luring people to release their PVCs in exchange for loans.
The party said this move was aimed at using the collected PVCs to manipulate the outcome of the 2019 general elections in the State.
“As a party, we call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the general public, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to be aware and stand up against this dubious act orchestrated by opposition elements as it is capable of truncating our democracy.”
The PDP also urged all Kwarans and residents of the State to resist every attempt by political opportunists and their agents to lure them into releasing their PVCs for pecuniary gains.
It also charged them to see their PVC as a tool to elect repsentatives of their choice, and should, therefore, not release it to anybody or group.
The party also warned politicians to stop alleged criminal and unauthorised collection of PVCs from the people, stressing that voters have the inalienable right to vote for candidates of their choice.
Signed:
Tunde Ashaolu
State Publicity Secretary
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