The Alex Otti Support Group (AOSG) on Tuesday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reshuffle its ad hoc staff in order to ensure a credible outcome of the April 11 polls.
The Chairman AOSG, Mr. Uduma Kalu made the call at a press conference in Umuahia, saying that the group came up with this position because of its experience during the first round of the 2015 general election. He said that they have received some disturbing information about Over 80% of INEC Adhoc staff being sponsored by PDP across the State. PDP pays them the approved allowances meant to be paid by INEC.
He reiterated the allegations by Abia APGA that the March 28, polls were characterized by electoral malpractices hence the need to guard against re occurrence.
“We condemn the manner the National Assembly election was conducted in the state on March 28 which featured late arrival of materials at the polling units, maltreatment and intimidation of election officials and party agents, among others,” he said.
The Group chairman vowed that Abians would vehemently resist any attempt to falsify figures in the governorship and House of Assembly polls.
