BEVERLY HILLS, March 02, (THEWILL) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that it will not take part in the Local Government elections in Edo State scheduled to hold on Saturday.
The party said it has approached the court to challenge an amendment to the rules guiding the conduct of the elections adding that it is convinced that the election would eventually be declared null and void by the court, and those elected dismissed from office.
The party said the case has been adjourned to April 11 for continuation of hearing and advised its members and supporters not to go out and vote but rather stay at home and rest on the Election Day.
“We want to reiterate that PDP is not participating in the sham elections,” the spokesperson of the party, Chris Nehikhare, said in a statement.
“We did not submit any candidate for any of the positions in any of the wards and local government areas in the state.
“From the onset, we outlined our grievances regarding the composition of EDSIEC, the unconstitutional amendment to the number of days’ notice required to be given to political parties before elections are held and questioned the competence of the EDSIEC as the antecedent of its chairman stuck out like a sore thumb.
“At this point, we expected EDSIEC and/or EDSG to address these issues raised as they were germane, but instead, they preferred to pay lawyers up to N500 million to keep the case in court.
“Our case is strong and justifiable. Stay home and rest. If you are a farmer go to the farm. Your time is precious, make good use of it.” he said.
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