PNM public relations officer Faris Al-Rawi says he is not surprised the UNC is attempting to raise questions about the independence of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) with five days to go before the April 28 general election.

Al-Rawi, who is also PNM's San Fernando West candidate and the constituency's former MP, said it was another sign that desperation was growing within the UNC's ranks as election day gets closer.

He made the comments after the opening of the National Insurance Board's new south corporate office at Lady Hailes Avenue, San Fernando, on April 23.