Election observer alleges vote buying, poor security during Anambra governorship poll
An election observer, Dimma Nwobi, from the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, has raised concerns over vote buying and security lapses at some polling units in Nnewi South.
Ms Nwobi made the observation while speaking with journalists at Nnewi South Area during Saturday’s governorship election.
She described as a disturbing practice where party operatives were collecting voter cards, with INEC officials providing forms to vote which were then handed back to party agents to deposit in the ballot boxes.
“They are actually buying votes, negotiating. It is sad,” Nwobi said.
She also reported that a party agent visibly upset about the situation was shouting at an INEC official.
On security, Mr Nwobi pointed out that only one policeman was assigned to four polling units at a local school, which she deemed insufficient.
She said, “I have escalated the matter to our Situation Room so that more policemen can be deployed to the school.’’
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