Johnathan Paoli
THE African Transformation Movement (ATM) has announced its decision to file papers in the Electoral Court, following allegations of misconduct against the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Mosotho Moepya.
In a statement released on Wednesday, ATM party leader Vuyo Zungula said following allegations made by former ANC Western Cape researcher Winston Erasmus, the party has outlined how the IEC chair allegedly conspired with the ruling party to undermine its participation in the democratic process, including attempts to deregister the party and manipulate election outcomes.
“It is evident that the IEC’s actions have led to suspicions of voter fraud and vote rigging, undermining the very foundation of democracy in our country. The ATM asserts that the integrity of the electoral process must be preserved at all costs to safeguard the democratic rights of all citizens,” Zungula said.
He confirmed the party’s intentions to initiate legal proceedings challenging
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