Malik Yahya/
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has requested the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow an independent audit of sensitive electoral materials already sent to the states before the postponement of the presidential election.
The party made it’s position known in a letter dated February 17 and addressed to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, which was made available to journalists today.
The letter, which was signed by the party’s chairman, Uche Secondus, urged INEC to address certain questions, which PDP raised but were not answered during the press conference where INEC announced the postponement of the 2019 general elections early Saturday morning in Abuja.
The letter also sought confirmation that Activate Technologies Ltd will have no involvement in the collection and reconfiguration of any card reader when they are taken to state level.
The letter reads: “We asked and you agreed to independent verification that sensitive materials returned to the CBN offices at state levels have not been tampered with.
“We believe it makes sense to appoint one company to verify both issues or, on the issue of sensitive materials, we can use the party officials and observers.”
The letter suggested two companies from which one could be chosen, namely KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The party said once the choice of an audit firm is agreed upon, it would agree to the methodology and the minimum number of units to represent a statistically significant number.
It further noted that, given the short time frame, the appointment of the audit firm should be made by Monday, February 18 (today).
“Finally, at the press conference, you stated that you have evidence of ‘sabotage.’ We would be grateful if you could confirm the specific incidents you have identified?” the letter added.
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