The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns over what it described as an evolving pattern of vote buying during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election, alleging that political actors have largely abandoned direct cash payments in favour of distributing goods and other material inducements to voters.

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Civil society organisations have raised concerns over vote buying, journalists’ safety, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) ahead…

At least five voters interviewed separately by SaharaReporters admitted that they were offered and received N10,000 each to vote for the APC.

The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns over what it described as an evolving pattern of vote buying during Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election,…

The CLEEN Foundation has raised concerns over vote-buying, voter inducement, security gaps, and operational shortcomings during the governorship election in Ekiti State, warning…

The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has called for an immediate investigation into allegations of vote-buying, pre-thumbprinted ballot papers, importation of voters, and the…

The payments were made after the voters showed evidence of where they had cast their votes.

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday stormed the polling unit of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, amid growing concerns over alleged…

Odo said some polling units were improperly located in front of private residences, in clear contravention of election regulations, while reports also indicated inadequate…

The Nigeria Police Force urges residents to provide concrete evidence of officers aiding vote-buying during the Ekiti governorship election, not just photo

Bejide accused members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of distributing money to voters during the exercise.