PEOPLES Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has raised the alarm over an alleged illegal collection of Permanent Voters Card (PVCs) by some politicians in the state.
In a statement issued by the state Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, Mr Tunde Ashaolu on Monday, the party alleged that some politicians had been moving roundhouses in Ilorin metropolis, luring people to release their PVCs in exchange for loans.
The party, which said that the people planned to use the collected PVCs to manipulate the outcome of the 2019 general elections in the state, called on INEC, security agencies and the general public to check the illegal action.
“As a party, we call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the general public, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to be aware and stand up against this dubious act orchestrated by opposition elements as it is capable of truncating our democracy.”
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The PDP also urged all Kwarans and residents of the State to resist every attempt by political opportunists and their agents to lure them into releasing their PVCs for pecuniary gains.
It also charged them to see their PVC as a tool to elect representatives of their choice, and should, therefore, not release it to anybody or group.
The party also warned politicians to stop alleged criminal and unauthorised collection of PVCs from the people, stressing that voters have the inalienable right to vote for candidates of their choice.
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