Police Demand Evidence of Vote-Buying in Ekiti Election

The Nigeria Police Force has called on residents to present concrete evidence regarding allegations of officers aiding vote-buying during the governorship election in Ekiti State. This request was made in response to a viral image circulated on social media, which depicted two policewomen at a polling booth in Iker Local Government Area.

Aliyu Giwa, a police officer, stated that the allegations were serious but emphasized that they should not be based solely on the photograph. He affirmed that police officers were present at polling units to carry out their constitutional duties and maintain security.

The police's response came amid widespread criticism following the image's circulation. The election saw the Progressives Congress winning with 319,224 votes, defeating the closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyede of the People's Democratic Party, and Dare Bejid of the African Democratic Congress across the state's 16 local government areas.