Reports from Lugbe in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory area council elections indicate that vote buying is allegedly taking place at Polling Unit 009, located at LEA Lugbe.
A video circulating on X and seen by DAILY POST correspondent clearly shows that cash inducements are being offered to voters near the polling centre.
However, as of the time of filing this report, it remains unclear which political party or representative is responsible for the alleged act.
Security operatives were said to be present in the vicinity, but there has been no official statement from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, or relevant authorities regarding the development.
Vote buying is considered an electoral offence under Nigerian law, and observers have repeatedly warned that such practices undermine the credibility and integrity of the democratic process.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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