The economist representing the progressive forces and the La Opción Correcta project delivered a letter to the judges of the Electoral Court and demanded an investigation into what, in her opinion, is a precursor to fraud in that consultation on May 5, 2024.
Gordon, who has already climbed to third place among these presidential candidates through the free application, overtaking Francisco Carrera — only the three with the most signatures will enter the electoral ballot — expressed concern about alleged “inconsistencies” in the platform’s collection of forms. .
He explained that his activists witnessed moments in which the platform froze and the sorting processes were not implemented, as part of this process in preparation for the presidential elections next year.
It is true that this situation affects all candidates, but more than that it is our pre-candidate who in recent months, thanks to the support of wide popular sectors, has been the one who has been collecting the most signatures, has risen quickly to the first places, he pointed out.
The statement added that this situation is worrying and adds another element of uncertainty and doubt regarding the purity of the electoral elections on May 5, 2024.
In addition, he was of the opinion that this situation shows that electoral court systems are seriously vulnerable to failures and persistent irregularities, and we believe that they are vulnerable to cyberattacks and even to corrupt management.
Asked why she has not yet gone to the Election Prosecutor’s Office to file the corresponding complaints, Gordon replied that they would follow the necessary legal steps.
The process of collecting signatures for presidential candidates by free submission extends until July 31.
On May 5, 2024, Panamanians will decide on a ballot the new president and vice president of the country, 20 deputies in the Central American Parliament, and 71 deputies in the National Assembly.
By vote, they will also elect 81 mayors, 701 county representatives and 11 councillors, all with their alternates, for the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029.
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