There were indications that the Presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party were already commencing tactics aimed at frustrating the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to make use of card readers for the 2015 elections.

Investigations by our correspondent in Abuja on Monday and Tuesday, indicated that the ruling party and the Presidency were already looking at the possibility of mobilising Nigerians to demand that the use of card readers for the election be stopped.

This is coming as a former National Chairman of the ruling party, who is now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said there were signs that the PDP was not interested in holding the elections.

Rather, Ogbeh said, the party was still hell-bent on foisting interim government on Nigeria.

A source in the Presidency, who spoke on condition of anonymity with our correspondent in Abuja on Tuesday, said that both the Presidency and some members of the National Working Committee of the party had been asked to continue to either condemn the use of the card readers for the elections or also that the commission be told to allow Nigerians to use the Temporary Voter Card instead of the Permanent Voter Card for the election.

He said, “We are not comfortable with the card readers. For example, we have not seen any and we don’t know how it works.

“What will happen if the card readers fail to work? We have not even been told that they would not fail. And if they fail, what would happen. I think the issue of card readers must be re-examined.”

The commission had said that it would introduce card readers for voters’ accreditation in order to verify the rightful owners of PVCs.

It said that the device would eliminate impersonation and voting by proxy during the elections.

Meanwhile, the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Amadi Ali, on Monday criticised the electoral commission for the postponed elections.

He said the electoral body was not fully ready for the polls.

Ali, who spoke at a press conference which was also attended by the Director of Media and Publicity of the organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, also criticised the use of card readers for the elections.

He said, “There are also reports that the PVC readers are not fully distributed and tested. How can INEC handle cases of faulty card readers?

“Do they have a credible plan B in situation where voters line up and the card readers refuse to work? Ballot boxes are reportedly inadequate. Adequate training of INEC’s members of staff for the election had not been concluded and other problems facing INEC.

“Quite clearly the shift in election date is meant to save INEC from monumental embarrassment. I would like to reiterate that the PDP is ready for the election any day.”

But Ogbeh in a statement, insisted that the PDP was not ready for the elections and advised Nigerians to reject any call for the installation of ING by the government.

He said that the letter sent to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, by the National Security Adviser, Col. Dansuki Sambo (retd.), in which he asked for elections postponement by six weeks must be properly digested by Nigerians.

Ogbeh said, “Does this not suggest that we should expect high level theatric manipulation as the six weeks get closer to convince us that another six weeks will be necessary?

“Isn’t this a ploy to ensure we enter May 29 without an election on the grounds of a nationwide instability? Doesn’t this then give credence to the rumours, and indeed, the declaration in a rowdy press conference four days ago by Dr. Doyin Okupe that they have no intention of handing over to Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)?

“Isn’t this leading to the strongly rumoured Interim National Government? It is time for all Nigerians to take heed that there is a stormy and dark clouds ahead.”

He said that Nigeria had been reduced to children’s playground where individuals and groups presumed that they could name on their own without recourse to the constitution and the slightest respect for the 170 million Nigerians.

Source: http://www.punchng.com/news/presidency-pdp-reject-card-reader-for-election/

Its very clear PDP haven't found a way to rig with this machine so they want to discredit it and make sure it isn't used for the elections. Nigerians are clamouring for change and that change we are clamouring for is inevitable. I can already feel it like the clothes I'm wearing. A Vote for APC will safe guild the future of your children. No sentiments, Buhari is just the best choice for now. March4Buhari

They are desperate and ready to do anything. Jonathan thought Buhari was a pushover all along but it was too late before he realized Nigerians are ready to give power to Buhari. They can't live with the fact that Jonathan will lose this election in a landslide. Their body language shows they are far behind where they thought they ought to be despite all the lies, blackmail and propaganda against Buhari.

You can see the frustration with the way Okupe was screaming at journalists over the weekend. PEJ was not left out of the talk of vowing not to handover to Buhari. This election will hold and there is nothing 1 million Jonathan can do to stop the will of the people.

They are already acting like the opposition, which come may 29 they will officially be

PDP has the right to reject any card reader. I really want to see a parallel government run in Nigeria.

JONATHAN AND PDP GOVERNORS LIKE AKPABIO DON'T LIKE CARD READERS BECAUSE THEY LIVE AND DREAM OF THEIR TRADITIONAL BEDROOM RIGGING SYSTEM.
I REMEMBER IN 2011 , I WAS OFFERED N15,000 PER DAY TO JOIN IN THUMBPRINTING AND STUFFING BALLOT BOXES IN THE HOUSE'S OF CERTAIN PDP CHIEFTAINS.
IF PDP MUST WIN, THEN JONATHAN WILL REJECT THE CARD READERS.
DESPERATION TO REMAIN AT ASO ROCK TI CONTINUE TO GIVE US
CLUELESSNESS
PERSISTENT POWER FAILURE WITH PRIDE
SCANDALOUS PHCN BILLINGS
UNEMPLOYMENT
CORRUPTION
POOR HEALTHCARE FOR YOUNG AND OLD
NATIONWIDE INSECURITY

For pits sake, how will GEJ be scared of elections as a ruling party candidate if he has really transformed the country n is the 'best president' Nigeria has ever had?


Wat kind of man and party kicks against the use of a card reader at General elections?


It iis only the paid PDP pigs & donkeys who still think this Government will rig this polls and or even force an interim government


Its either Jonathan accepts defeat jejely, or face the consequences of anyy stupid decision which I doubt most Nigerians won't pay for


Only the rich will be spared cos they will leave the country to its imminent fate of Anarchy if GEJ pushes to the brink!


#fact!


If u can't afford an International passport and a visa, I'm so sorry for u n ur family.

If e no be Punch, na Sharia Reporters.

ascaris:
If e no be Punch, na Sharia Reporters.

It is in the Guardian too.

Jega's system make rigging impossible
They recognized this and want to force him on terminal leave, no be me go decide say I need leave ni?

Yes ooooooooooh!
Time for parallel government in Nigeria!!!
APC govern APC states!
PDP govern PDP states!!!!

The oil stays in the SOUTH!
Change ko!
Awon OLE of the NORTH and WEST!!!!

we all knew it ha nigeria.

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Watch-out!! New Movie showing live @ d As0 R0ck cinema #May29
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Why does feedeefee want to know how a card reader works? It doesn't matter nah, all we need is for INEC to know how to operate it.

Shay if you no fit drive, e mean say you no go eva enter danfo?


Yeeepaaaa!

They can't hide their hand anymore!

PDP is the most useless thing that ever happened to Nigeria

KanwuliaJara:
Yes ooooooooooh!
Time for parallel government in Nigeria!!!
APC govern APC states!
PDP govern PDP states!!!!

The oil stays in the SOUTH!
Change ko!
Awon OLE of the NORTH and WEST!!!!

Dude,

There is oil and LNG in the south west, Ok?

Jeezuzpick:


Dude,

There is oil and LNG in the south west, Ok?

Then go and control that one!?
Simpoooo!

vanhelsing2099:
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Staring:
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Mama G Mama P
Fat Son
Doyin Bastard
Rhino Mockery

supporting cast :
Asari D donkey
Tompolo anu ofia

written and directed by God


watch out for A MARCH TO ASO ROCK staring MUHAMADU BUHARI. YEMI OSINBAJO and other A lists!!!!

The 'season film' of the six weeks is gradually unfolding. How come we are hearing less of how the army defeat the boko haram but more of how pdp plans to rig/win? I will surely see where this film end by march 28.

Clears signs of the ruling party that knows winning an election is by rigging, I thought GEJ said he would employ technology to fight technology? Why is he rejecting technology that would reduce/stop electoral fraud? Yeye dey smell, shameless sets of desperados

KanwuliaJara:


Then go and control that one!?
Simpoooo!

It will be our pleasure, Sir.

The bloodshed of a possible explosive disintegration is a point of concern to me, is all.

All this kain election whala don tire me sef.

Wen i don de think am say e go end on Saturday. Now, anoda six weeks of drama added to it.

Wish anoda party apart from pdp or apc can win this. All i just want is change

Jeezuzpick:


It will be our pleasure, Sir.

The bloodshed of a possible explosive disintegration is a point of concern to me, is all.

If there is any blood-shed, it will be in the North and West!
Na dem dey hungry for PAWA!
Good riddance then!

Seems PDP is hellbent on frustrating INEC.

PDP grasping at straws, una end is near what a pity a ruling party suddenly turns to the opposition & are afraid of election character exhibited by the opposition in previous election, their only option which is rigging has been check, Jona should just start drafting his handing over note.

rigging 101!


Una be learner??