De la Espriella denounces political persecution after CNE investigation for signatures
Abelardo de la Espriella and José Manuel Restrepo Photo: @juanfotosadn
TL;DR
- Abelardo de la Espriella's presidential campaign denies fraud in signature collection under investigation by the CNE.
- The campaign alleges political persecution and a "dirty war" aimed at sabotaging their candidacy.
- The investigation could lead to the revocation of De la Espriella's registration, impacting the upcoming election.
- The campaign insists their signature collection process was lawful and supported by necessary documentation.
- They argue that the claims lack solid grounds and are driven by political interests.
- The campaign calls for equitable conditions for all candidates and avoidance of undue influence on the electoral process.
- The CNE's investigation is part of standard controls to ensure transparency in signature-based candidacies in Colombia.
- The campaign expresses readiness to cooperate with authorities and believes the process will confirm their registration's legality.