The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to deploy its operatives across all the 30 local government areas of Osun State to monitor the August 15 governorship election and tackle vote buying.
The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Osun State, Yusuf Olatunji, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists during a street rally organised by the commission in Osogbo to sensitise residents against electoral corruption.
The rally, which was aimed at discouraging vote trading ahead of the election, attracted corps members, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ICPC personnel and other stakeholders.
Participants moved from Igbona Market through Old Garage and Olaiya areas before terminating the procession at Alekuwodo Market, Osogbo.
During the exercise, speakers used major Nigerian languages to educate residents on the dangers of vote buying, while fliers containing information on the consequences of the practice were distributed to members of the public.
