Peter Obi Criticizes House of Representatives Over Refusal to Criminalize Vote Buying

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Peter Obi, criticized the House of Representatives for refusing to criminalize vote buying, stating it hinders Nigeria's democratic progress. Obi emphasized the need to address vote buying at its root in the electoral process to ensure credible elections and democratic integrity.

He warned that failure to tackle this issue could lead to a corrupt foundation in the nation's political system. Obi urged urgent reforms to combat vote buying and uphold democratic values in Nigeria.