Edo Election: Civil Society Situation Room Confirms N10,000 Vote-Buying Despite Presence Of Policemen, Others

Edo Election Marred by Vote Buying: Civil Society Situation Room Exposes N10,000 Bribery Despite Heavy Police Presence.

The Edo State governorship election has been tainted by allegations of vote buying, with the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room confirming incidents of bribery totaling N10,000 per vote, despite the presence of law enforcement and other officials. This disturbing revelation raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

The Situation Room, a coalition of over 70 civic groups, has been monitoring the election and advocating for credible polls in Nigeria. Their findings highlight the need for urgent attention to address electoral malpractices and ensure a fair outcome.

 Incidents of Vote Buying

– Bribery: Voters offered N10,000 to cast ballots for specific candidates
– Security Complicity: Presence of policemen and other officials failed to deter vote buying

The Situation Room’s report underscores the challenges facing Nigeria’s electoral system and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency.

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