From InterAksyon (Jan 2): MILF urges leaders' kin not to run in May polls
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front on Wednesday urged any relatives of its leaders who are running for office in the May elections to drop their plans as it reiterated its policy of non-participation in the political exercise. The MILF's policy of non-participation has been in effect since its founding in 1984.
Yet, Muhammad Ameen, chairman of the MILF secretariat, said in an article posted on the organization’s website that they will not prevent their members from voting, although he hinted that they would be encouraged to choose candidates “who are not hostile” to the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro.
Ameen stressed that the MILF would “not support” candidates related to its leaders and “urge them this early to quit or reconsider their running.” The MILF officer described Philippine elections as "divisive and expensive" exercises during which “so much bloodshed and corrupt practices ensue." Nevertheless, he acknowledged the existence of “good people,” even among those who lose.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/51773/milf-urges-leaders-kin-not-to-run-in-may-polls
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