Ogun Residents Urged to Reject Vote-Buying in Elections

During a voter education summit organized by the Iles Develop Council in Ogun State, Kunle Kalejay, the chairman, urged residents to reject vote-buying and actively participate in the electoral process. He described the ballot as a powerful instrument for demanding good governance and emphasized the importance of recognizing the power of their vote.

Kalejay called on citizens to resist any attempts to exchange financial or material inducements for their votes, stressing that selling their votes would mortgage their future. The summit featured various community leaders and electoral officials, including Feyijimi Ibiyemi, who represented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Joseph Omotiloy, who highlighted the necessity of voter registration as the foundation of democratic governance.

Ogun State Police Force representatives, including Bode Ojajuni and ACP Yusuf Wasiu, assured residents of adequate security during elections and encouraged them to exercise their constitutional rights without fear of intimidation. The summit concluded with a renewed commitment to mobilize eligible residents to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).