PDP Condemns Ban On Smartphones In Osun Guber Poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the prohibition on the utilization of cell phones in surveying corners amid the Osun governorship decision is illicit. 

Compact had revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prohibited the utilization of the gadgets in the September 22nd race. 

Notwithstanding, an announcement by the PDP noticed that the move was a piece of a ploy by the appointive body to fix the decision. 

"We have all heard what the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, said in regards to the choice to boycott the utilization of cell phones in the surveying units," the announcement said. 

"Everywhere throughout the world, a cell phone is the least demanding method for correspondence. What they have said unmistakably demonstrates that the commission, in intrigue with the All Progressives Congress, have idealized a gear system for the following decision. 

"Truth be told, INEC has sent Nigeria back to the crude days. A similar arrangement to fix the 2019 race is in charge of the refusal of the President to sign the changed Electoral Act in light of the fact that the card peruser must be utilized. 

"Our position is that INEC isn't right, there is no place in the constitution or in the discretionary demonstration, where cell phones are restricted. INEC, in the event that you toss this nation to emergency, you will be considered dependable."