A VIDEO that gained traction among city residents backing the incumbent mayor of Cagayan de Oro and the Barangay Carmen chair has surfaced on a Facebook page notorious for disseminating misinformation and fake news, drawing the attention of “Kauban Ta Uy.”
The video aimed to damage the reputations of Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy and Barangay Captain Joaquin Raineir ‘KapKik’ Uy.
The video falsely claimed that political considerations influenced the dismissal of the disqualification case against the younger Uy, the barangay captain of Carmen.
An article from Inquirer.net, dated December 6, 2024, clarified these false claims.
It highlighted Mayor Uy’s call to support legitimate authorities and constitutional processes to avoid economic harm and public suffering.
Mayor Uy was responding to questions about his thoughts on the heated national political situation.
He emphasized the importance of unity, saying, “We respect diverse political persuasions, but we should be one in ensuring that our government remains strong, so that the people can have a firm government to lean on.”
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) dismissed the disqualification case against Carmen Chair Uy due to strong evidence showing the accusations were baseless.
The claim that Uy used fraudulent means to force people to register as voters in Barangay Carmen was unfounded.
From the start, Uy faced the disqualification case without fear, knowing he had done nothing wrong.
The people should be pleased that Uy was given the chance to respond to the accusations.
Comelec carefully weighed the evidence against the accusations and concluded there was no merit to the claims of “anomalous and fraudulent” voter registration in Barangay Carmen.
This decision highlights the importance of justice over politics, ensuring that legal proceedings are based on truth and fairness.
Ultimately, the case underscores the necessity of credible evidence in protecting individuals from unfounded political attacks, reinforcing the integrity of our democratic processes.
