The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election, alleging widespread vote-buying and electoral manipulation in favor of the incumbent, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP described the election as fraudulent, claiming the process lacked credibility and failed to meet the standards of … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that it should not be held responsible for the vote-buying incidents that occurred during the Edo State governorship election on September 21, 2024. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, addressed the issue in an interview with The PUNCH on Sunday. He stated that … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to enforce a recent court ruling mandating INEC to investigate and prosecute electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections. The ruling, delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu on July 18, 2024, was a response to … Read more
Despite initial delays in the arrival of election materials, voters in Edo Central Senatorial District, covering Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central LGAs, have begun casting their votes. At Unit 9, Booth 9 in Dumontan, Irrua, Esan LGA, voting started at around 9:20 AM. Voters, including the elderly and youth, were … Read more
In a shocking admission, the Deputy Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, has confessed to engaging in vote buying during the 2023 general election. Eko Hot Blog reports that this revelation came to light in a viral video where Oyewumi, representing the Osun West Senatorial District, openly disclosed his actions while welcoming … Read more
U.S. Department Of State Report Reveals Challenges In Nigeria’s 2023 Elections. Despite challenges, observers believe elections generally reflected voters’ preferences. Report underscores persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, citing religious, cultural, and economic barriers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the U.S. Department of State’s 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Nigeria highlighted several … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Dino Melaye, has denied a report that he is seeking a refund of the money he provided for vote buying. Melaye in a statement posted on his Facebook page, described the report as spurious. There had been allegations … Read more
The Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into allegations that Governor Dapo Abiodun used N5 billion in bank-linked vouchers to influence the election outcome. The accusations, made by the PDP candidate Ladi Adebutu, include vote buying and electoral misconduct. Adebutu claims the spending on gift cards exceeds the financing limit set by the … Read more
Buhari has once again spoken on the Feburary 25th elections. According to the President, the lack on cash helped reduce vote buying. He also stated that Tinubu’s victory didn’t take him by suprise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory … Read more
EFCC has detained 65 suspects linked to voting buying. According to Uwujaren EFCC’s Spokesman, 20 of the suspects were arrested in Kwara, while 13 suspects were arrested in Kaduna state. 12 suspects were arrested in Rivers; four each in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, while others were apprehended in Gombe, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Niger states. … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
Vote buying to jeopardise 2023 General Elections in Nigeria …“there is a limit to what INEC as a body can do in terms of curtailing vote buying during elections in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be … Read more
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According to him, some political parties were inducing voters with the sum of N3,000 and N4,000 under the watch of security personnel He urged the electorate to cast their votes according to their consciences, saying that they should not allow any political party to buy the future of their children EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To … Read more
Suspected PDP Agents Nabbed In Osogbo For Sharing 4k To Buy Votes. Some hungry voters have entered a vote-buying deal with party agents… EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party … Read more
INEC warned politicians to desist from the act in future elections, saying anyone arrested for buying votes during elections would be prosecuted He, however, urged residents of the state to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) EDITOR’S PICK Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young … Read more
Oyebanji insisted that he did not witness any vote-buying in the polling unit where he voted, adding that he won the poll based on his previous performance He affirmed that the allegation of vote-buying was being sponsored by aggrieved persons who lost at the poll EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary … Read more
Peter Obi Finally Opens Up On Vote-buying, Debunks Viral Photos Photos of the LP Presidential candidate allegedly sharing money during the election in 2017 went viral over the weekend EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: PDP, APC Members Defects To Peter Obi’s Labour Party In Imo Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege … Read more
…voting-buying in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State is not solely synonymous to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC The election in Ekiti State has been adjudged peaceful by many, however, there have been pockets of violence and several reports of “money for votes” EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary … Read more
NSCDC have dispersed a group of residents allegedly being bribed at Mobil filling station, opposite St. Michael’s School in Ajilosun area of Ado-Ekiti Muhammed frowned at the menace of vote buying by political agents, saying that his men had no choice than to disperse those engaging in the practice. EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After … Read more