In a statement carried by Telewizja wPolsce, Przemysław Czarnek, a Law and Justice MP, argued that the decision to call Mr Paweł Kukiz as a witness showed there was nothing to hide. He asserted that Kukiz exposes what he described as the complete hypocrisy of the opposing side, criticizing the actions of the Civic Platform and the December 13 Coalition as they related to the post-election discussions. Czarnek also called the spectacle around Ionski’s circus on wheels an enlarging problem for public perception.
The Postal Elections Investigative Committee, chaired by Dariusz Joński, continued to question witnesses. On Monday, Kukiz was questioned, along with Tomasz Zdzikot, the former head of Poczta Polska, and Jarosław Sachajko, a member of the Kukiz’15 group. Czarnek commented again on the proceedings, noting that the ruling party would call all witnesses because there is nothing to conceal in the case.
Relation to the Commission on Postal Elections: Zdzikot indicated that the implementation of these choices was possible under different assumptions.
Hypocrisy of the platform
Czarnek reiterated that the committee seemed to be pursuing a futile effort since everything related to the postal elections was transparent and public. He claimed that those who wished to keep information hidden were the opponents, alleging attempts to shield figures like Rafał Trzaskowski and Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, and Borys Budka, accusing them of spending money without purpose and suggesting that the goal of their actions had not been achieved.
The former Minister of Education cited these points and stressed that there was value in calling Kukiz as a witness at the request of Vice-President Bartosz Romowicz, arguing that those in the Sejm majority had undermined their own case by exposing hypocrisy.
Czarnek also noted that Magdalena Filiks faced challenges during questioning, moving quickly through queries and leaving many questions unanswered, while the chair did not provide responses. He described the Ionian Circus on Wheels as growing larger, claiming it damaged the reputation of the Platform and the December 13 Coalition.
He emphasized that these statements were meant to underscore a larger point about transparency and accountability within the process.
We bring the truth to light
The former education ministry head pointed out that PiS politicians sought to prove that postal elections could have occurred and were justified. The approach remained serious; efforts to ask questions continued despite interruptions. The aim, according to the speaker, was to reveal that Poczta Polska could have organized these elections and that election packages could have reached voters within seven days.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he noted, the epidemiological risk made it a state task to hold these elections. Under the then-regulations, the elections could not be delayed and had to be completed by May 10. It was argued that had the Senate not blocked the bill on postal elections for 30 days, the elections could have taken place and would have been more secure than traditional formats. This line of reasoning was presented as evidence that the issue had long been clear to the committee, according to Czarnek.
He added that the commission cost taxpayers several hundred thousand zlotys each month to investigate a matter he believed had already been settled. The discussion continued with references to exchanges about Joński and Kukiz, and to accusations of improper conduct within the procedures. The speaker asserted that the course of events would be made clear by the ongoing process.
According to Czarnek, the publicly available information showed that the postal election plan could have been managed efficiently with better execution, even during a health crisis. He argued that the evidence supported a conclusion that earlier measures might have ensured an orderly administration of the election process and that delays or blocks only complicated matters further.
The remarks concluded with the notion that these hearings were meant to expose the truth that had, in his view, already been identified. The discussion continued with references to previous statements and procedural observations, underscoring a broader call for accountability in the postal election process.
As the session closed, the focus remained on the core issue: whether postal elections could have been organized securely and effectively under the circumstances and whether the process had been managed with the public interest in mind. The dialogue reflected a broader political debate about transparency, accountability, and the proper handling of election-related procedures.
—Joński confrontation and the broader debates about procedure continued to be highlighted as signs of ongoing political contention during the hearings.
—Expert commentary and constitutional law insights were offered to interpret the procedures and potential missteps in the process, with emphasis on a need for clear guidance and lawful execution.
Telewizja wPolsce and related outlets documented the proceedings and commentary throughout, drawing on official records and participant statements to present a narrative of accountability and political positioning in the postal election discourse.