Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed that the failed assassination attempt on Sulu provincial election officer Vidzfar Julie Amil was election-related. Garcia stated that police have leads on the suspects and a 'politician' behind the attack. Despite the incident, Garcia maintained that the political situation in Sulu remains peaceful.
COMMISSION on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia on Monday confirmed that the failed assassination of Sulu provincial election officer Vidzfar Julie Amil was election-related.'The target was really our provincial election officer in Sulu . He himself pinpointed that matter,' said Garcia.He said the police have come up with leads on the identity of the suspects as well as the 'politician' who masterminded the slay try.
Garcia said Amil had rejected a request of the politician because 'it would ensure the unequal opportunity for the candidates in certain parts of Sulu.'Despite the incident, Garcia said the political situation in Sulu remained peaceful, considering that the incumbent is running unopposed in the 2025 elections and only the mayoral posts in four municipalities are being contested.
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