Ekiti Poll: INEC Denies Secret Meeting With Fayemi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied holding any secret meeting with officials or leaders of any political party.

The commission, in a statement by its Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, on Thursday, was reacting to an allegation that some of its officials met secretly with the APC governorship candidate for Ekiti election, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had accused an INEC National Commissioner and two directors of the commission of plot to manipulate Ekiti July 14 election in favour of the APC.

PDP in statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said investigation revealed that two INEC directors, had been holding meetings with Fayemi.

It added that the officers were also meeting Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu to rig the election.

But reacting, Oyekanmi urged members of the public to disregard the allegation.

“INEC has never met secretly with officials or leaders of any political party,” he said.

“The Commission meets quarterly with all political parties under the aegis of the Inter-Party Consultative Committee (IPAC).

“Political party leaders or officials are also free to request for a meeting with the Commission and when such written requests are received, reviewed and approved, the INEC Chairman and all National Commissioners meet with party officials

“The public should disregard the unsubstantiated allegation.’’