APC Denies Plotting to Instigate Violence to Frustrate Elections

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The All Progressives Congress has dismissed claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that it is planning to instigate violence to frustrate the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The APC, in a statement by its spokesperson, Barrister Felix Morka, maintained that it has no intention of rigging the elections or scuttling the process. The party also condemned attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities and staff, urging security agencies to protect them and bring perpetrators to justice.

The APC argued that its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is confident of winning the election and has no reason to engage in acts of violence or plots to disrupt the electoral process. The party also highlighted several measures it has taken to ensure a credible electoral process, including the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the conduct of off-season elections in Anambra, Osun, and Ekiti.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC has denied plotting to instigate violence to frustrate the conduct of the 2023 general elections.
  • The party's spokesperson, Barrister Felix Morka, stated that the APC has no intention of rigging the elections or scuttling the process.
  • The APC condemned attacks on INEC facilities and staff, urging security agencies to protect them and bring perpetrators to justice.
  • The party argued that its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is confident of winning the election and has no reason to engage in acts of violence or plots to disrupt the electoral process.
  • The APC highlighted several measures it has taken to ensure a credible electoral process, including the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the conduct of off-season elections in Anambra, Osun, and Ekiti.
  • The party protested the PDP's claim that the APC is trying to disrupt the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and prevent new registrants from collecting their PVCs.

Statistics:

  • 65 days remain before the 2023 Presidential Election (as per the statement).
  • The APC has conducted off-season elections in Anambra, Osun, and Ekiti.
  • The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has been introduced as part of efforts to ensure a credible electoral process.

Sources:

  • APC, spokesperson, Barrister Felix Morka. Statement on PDP's allegations (exact quote and source).
  • PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba. Allegation that the APC is plotting to instigate violence to frustrate elections (exact quote and source).
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Conduct of off-season elections in Anambra, Osun, and Ekiti (exact quote and source).
  • APC. Statement on the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) (exact quote and source).