Abalos, Ferrer deny Bedol massive cheating raps in 2004, 2007 polls By Charlie V. Manalo 07/15/2011

Abalos, Ferrer deny Bedol massive cheating raps in 2004, 2007 polls

By Charlie V. Manalo 07/15/2011
Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. and Commissioner Nicodemus Ferrer yesterday categorically denied massive cheatings in both the 2004 and 2007 elections nor have they had any hand on any election cheating if there were any as alleged by former Comelec election officer for Maguindano, fugitive Lintang Bedol.

At a press briefing held in Mandaluyong City, both Abalos and Ferrer denied Bedol’s allegations that there was massive election fraud in the 2004 and 2007 elections in Maguindanao which Bedol alleged, was ordered by former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo and implemented by Abalos, Ferrer and another Comelec commissioner, Rene Sarmiento.

Initially, Abalos refused to comment on Bedol’s allegations saying he still has to wait for Bedol to come up with an affidavit before issuing any statement. But upon insistent questioning by the media, Abalos was forced to respond, “First, there is no truth to the allegations former President Arroyo called me up instructing me to cheat in behalf of the administration’s bets in Maguindanao,” Abalos said, adding “But more importantly, I am categorically denying there was massive election cheating committed during my watch as Comelec chairman.”..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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