2015: APC demands INEC’s position on elections

2015: APC demands INEC’s position on elections

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has demanded for a concrete statement from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the February date for 2015 general election.
APC which is the main opposition party in the forthcoming elections also warned that no one should interfere with the conduct of the exercise.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a chieftain of the party, also warned that the party was not prepared to tolerate any excuses.
Baba-Ahmed, who represented the party at a parley with INEC, also urged the electoral body to double its efforts in the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
He said: “First of all we want INEC to make a statement, a very clear statement that the dates – February 14t and 28 are sancrosant. No one should interfere with the conduct of the elections.
“We want INEC to double its efforts to make sure that all voters get their PVCs before the elections. We want INEC to improve on voter education. And I hope other parties will also do the same thing.
“Generally, we feel that INEC is doing its best and we encourage and support them.
“This election must go on, there is no going back on these elections. Elections must hold on February 14 and 28. We will not tolerate excuses.”
The party, he said would not want to contemplate not holding the elections.