EX-MAGUINDANAO EXEC LINKS ARROYO TO 2007 'POLL FRAUD'

A former Maguindanao official closely identified with the powerful Ampatuan clan has accused then-President Gloria Arroyo of ordering Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan Sr. to ensure the victory of administration senatorial bets in the province in the 2007 elections.

On Monday, Department of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. presented former Maguidnanao provincial administrator Norie Unas, who served with the Ampatuans from 2001 to 2009. Unas likewise served as Andal Sr.'s close adviser and spokesman.