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MFP decries EC ‘abuse of power’ in Pita decision

The Move Forward Party believes the Election Commission was unusually hasty in reaching its conclusions about leader Pita Limjaroenrat. (Photo: Peerapat Wimolrungkarat via Wikimedia Commons)

The Move Forward Party (MFP) on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of “abuse of power” after it recommended that leader Pita Limjaroenrat be suspended as an MP while the Constitutional Court rules on his status.

“The decision to submit a case to the court saying there was enough evidence, without informing him of any charges and not allowing him a chance to explain as under the regulations set by the EC … is an abuse of power under the Criminal Code,” the party said in a statement.

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