THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has placed the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao del Norte under its direct control and supervision, citing political instability in the run-up to the national and local elections approach.
“Due to the death of Election Officer Maceda Lidasan Abo and to prevent further violence, the Comelec hereby places Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao Del Norte, under Comelec control to ensure the peaceful and orderly conduct of the upcoming elections thereat,” Comelec
Resolution No. 11126 read.
Commissioner Noli Pipo has been designated by the Comelec to manage Datu Odin Sinsuat, taking on oversight responsibilities and serving as the direct representative of the commission en banc in the area.
The resolution stated that the Comelec made the move pursuant to Section 101 of Comelec Resolution No. 11067, which pertains to areas that pose “threats that tend to disrupt the holding of free, peaceful, honest, orderly, and credible elections.”
