The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has queried the postponement of the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja Area Council elections at the
instance of a particular political party, saying that there is no valid
reason for the shift, except that the PDP and its candidates are more
popular and set to sweep the elections in the areas.
The PDP in a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa
Metuh on Wednesday said it is aware that the postponement is part of the
moves to deny the PDP of its imminent victory at the polls.
“Intelligence reports available to us indicate that the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) was instigated to shift the
election merely because that particular political party realized that
our candidates were going to sweep the polls.
“It is indeed incontrovertible that most Nigerians from all walks of
life residing in Abuja are in support of the PDP and are ready to
express this support overwhelmingly at the FCT elections. The shift, we
know is a fallout of the panic and conspiracy against the PDP.
“We ask, is the postponement to allow a particular set of electoral and
security officers being used in the Rivers state National and State
Assembly rerun elections enough time to conclude that assignment and
return to conduct the one in Abuja in two weeks time?
“Is the development a confirmation that these particular electoral and
security officials are on special assignment against the PDP?
“Our take is that in spite of the conspiracies, the will of the people
will prevail. All our members and supporters are fully mobilized and
ready for the elections. It is obvious that we are winning; the people
are with us and will not accept anything short of free, fair and
credible elections which will be adequately represented in the results
therein.
Signed:
Chief Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary