This is specific response. Can the loserz or their puppets post credible evidence. And in a statement issued the by Fijian Electoral Commission today, the Commission has clarified claims of vote rigging made by the National Federation Party, the Fiji Labour Party, the People’s Democratic Party, the Social Democratic Liberal Party and the One Fiji Party. The statement responds to the matters in the same order the parties had set out in a media released they issued. Unsecured Ballot Paper The black Kia Sorrento SUV Motor Vehicle FR 852 has been leased to the Fijian Elections Office for use in the elections. “We believe its is owned by Tappoos Limited trading as Bula rental and it is one of the fleet vehicles leased by the Fijian Election Office,” said Fijian Electoral Commission chairman, Chen Bunn Young. “We have viewed the photograph you have provided and made an internal enquiry as to what documents were put in the vehicle. we are informed by both the Fijian Elections office divisional coordinator and the director operations that the documents in the boot were contracts for polling day workers and the vehicle was being used to deliver them to the various polling stations.” “At no time on polling day was a FEO vehicle carrying ballot papers. All polling stations were provided with sufficient ballot papers beyond the number of registered voters for polling stations.” “We note that you did not provide us with copies of the signed declaration and we would be happy to review this further should you think that statutory declaration would help in any further investigation. “With respect to the loose ballot paper we shall be pleased if you would forward us the original to inspect and verify as to whether it is an authentic ballot paper. Two seals with identical numbers “It is possible that the manufacturer could have inadvertently printed the same number, however we do not see how this compromises the integrity of the ballot box.” Broken seals “We are aware that during transportation to polling stations some seals were broken. In respect of the tampered ballot box would you please provide particulars on where and which polling venue and how it was tampered.” No Presiding Officer record “At the National Counting Centre your agents would have observed that when the Fijian Elections Office could not find the tamper evidence envelope containing the Presiding Officer’s record and the protocol of results, the Fijian Elections Office or the Supervisor of Election, having consulted the Solicitor General, opened a number of ballot boxes to retrieve this envelope which contained the Presiding Officer record and the Protocol of Results.” Polling Station No. 532701 “The Fijian Elections Office has investigated and advises that this station was a pre-poll station and had 41 registered voters, who all voted. The pre-poll station was issued with 150 ballot papers and the balance of 109 unused ballot papers has been verified.” Large brown envelopes The Deputy Supervisor of Elections demonstrated to party agents how easily this envelope could be placed into a ballot box through the top slot without disturbing the seals. Additional Names added manually to voter register Can you please identify the polling venue where this occurred, having regard to the fact the Fiji Elections Office staff and the attending police officer would have been added to the voter register as it is rare for a staff member or a police officer to have voted where they were registered to vote. Name on Voter register crossed Could you please identify where this occurred. we know from reports that it has occurred in one instance and the Presiding Officer made an effort to ask the voters to return and sign off. Unmatched seal numbers Could you please identify the polling station where this occurred so the record can be checked. Voter register not includedWith respect to this, it is difficult to understand if a voter register was not included then. How then cam it be possible for the Presiding Officer to refuse the viewing of a voter register. Please clarify precisely the nature of complaint and which polling station you are referring to. Natuvu Village This was a pre polling station and therefore did not operate on polling day. You may appreciate that the above is the best we can do in view of the lack of information of the precise location at which all the occurrence are alleged to have taken place. Your earlier assertion that you have been presented with evidence of “corrupt and unlawful practices” lacks any substance. The unfounded allegations has caused damage to the reputation of the Fiji Elections Office and dampened the spirit of the thousands of dedicated workers whose dedication and commitment enabled this election to take place. Thank you for bringing this to the attention of the Commission and we look forward to your further response , if any, with the information we are seeking. Yours Sincerely, Chen B. Young Chairperson – to the Electoral Commission This is from Fiji TV news last night. fijione.tv/fijian-electoral-commision-clarifies-parties-claims/
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:25:39 +0000
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