The Peoples National Convention (PNC), has asked the Electoral Commission Chair and her Deputies to abdicate their positions to avert the shame of been impeached.
According to the party, the posturing and exchange of words and accusations in public of the Electoral Commission’s Commissioner is a clear indication that they cannot be fair with 2020 elections.
A statement from the party said “The conduct, posture and relationship amongst the EC commissioners and towards political parties, prior to and after the 2016 elections could be likened to that of an Iraq – Iran war or better still the recent tension between America and North Korea”.
The statement further indicated that “The public acrimony, fights, accusations and insults against each other by the EC commissioners just after the 2016 polls should be enough for an impeachment!. Indeed, if impeachment is too strong in our ears, then we kindly, humbly and respectfully ask the EC Chair and her deputies to step aside to avert an impeachment!”.
The Electoral Commission boss and her deputies are under investigation for corruption allegations levelled against them. The hearing has, however, been postponed to next year.
Meanwhile, both parties have been given three weeks by the Chief Justice to file their statement of response to the committee after which the hearing will continue.
Source:a1radioonline.com
