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Bread, ₦5,000 Used to Buy Votes in Edo Governorship Election — CSOs

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Bread, ₦5,000 Used to Buy Votes in Edo Governorship Election — CSOs

A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), has exposed widespread voter inducement during the Edo State governorship election. According to the group, politicians allegedly bought votes with bread and cash ranging from ₦5,000 to ₦10,000 per voter.

The Situation Room, comprising over 20 CSOs, observed blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units, despite the significant presence of security personnel.

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Affected Areas

The NCSSR reported incidents in:

  • PU08 and 09 Ward 2, Owan-East LGA
  • PU 02 Ward 2, Etsako-West LGA
  • Several polling units in Egor, Oredo, and Owan-West LGAs

In some cases, voters received food items like bread in exchange for their votes.

Arrests Made

The Situation Room commended the arrest of two alleged vote traders in George Idah Primary School, Ward 2, Oredo Local Government Area.

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The group urged voters to remain calm throughout the process, praising their peaceful conduct.

Coalition Members

The Situation Room consists of prominent CSOs, including:

  • Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)
  • CLEEN Foundation
  • Action Aid Nigeria
  • YIAGA Africa
  • Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa)

This development raises concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in Edo State.

Source: Channels Tv

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