Ivory Coast Opposition Accuses Ruling Party of Voter Data Fraud. Abidjan, Ivory Coast — The opposition party PDCI-RDA in Ivory Coast has accused the ruling RHDP party of engaging in fraudulent voter data collection ahead of legislative elections scheduled for December 27.
According to the PDCI — RDA, individuals posing as RHDP supporters have been gathering personal information from voters, including names, phone numbers, voter card details, and polling station information.
The allegations include promises of cash payments of up to 300,000 CFA francs and the distribution of motorcycles, purportedly with the intent to sway the vote.
The PDCI — RDA has called these actions an attempt to influence the electoral process.
The ruling party, however, has declined to comment on the accusations.
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has stated that it does not intervene in disputes between political parties and advised anyone who feels wronged to seek legal action through the courts.
Additionally, the PDCI has raised concerns over the disappearance of more than 25,000 voter cards in the Port-Bouët constituency.
The CEI’s head has dismissed these fears, asserting that the cards have been identified, reissued, and will be available on election day.
More than 8. 7 million voters are expected to cast their ballots on Saturday, December 27, to elect 255 members of parliament.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
The election is a crucial event in Ivory Coast’s political landscape, and any irregularities could have significant implications for the country’s democracy.
