Detained televangelist and senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy is requesting a full manual recount of votes after landing in 31st place in the latest Commission on Elections (Comelec) tally, with 5,577,812 votes.
“On behalf of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, we extend our sincere gratitude to the millions of Filipinos who supported his senatorial bid. Your dedication and belief in his advocacy for truth, justice and accountability have been truly inspiring: This campaign was powered by ordinary citizens who stood for extraordinary change,” said his lawyer, Atty. Israelito Torreon.
“However, given the widespread reports of discrepancies in election returns, inconsistent firmware versions, and overvoting issues, Pastor Apollo respectfully calls for a full manual recount of the senatorial votes,” he added.
Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ ministry, is currently detained while facing child and sexual abuse, as well as human trafficking charges in both Philippine and US courts — allegations he continues to deny.
Torreon clarified that the recount request is not intended to undermine the election outcome. “This is not a rejection of the democratic process,” he said.