Osun Election: Vote Buying Reported Despite Promises
As the August 15 Osun governorship election approached, the state faced significant challenges, including rising violence linked to rival cult groups and the pervasive issue of vote trading. Despite efforts by security agencies, including visits from Deputy Inspector-General of Police Adegoke Fayoade and Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, violence persisted, leaving residents anxious.
On August 1, during a visit to Osun, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan announced a collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to combat vote buying, which had shifted to digital transactions. The ICPC launched public awareness campaigns, warning against vote trading.
On Election Day, however, reports indicated that vote buying occurred at multiple polling locations, undermining the efforts made by INEC and anti-corruption agencies.
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