Suspected Vote-Buyer Nabbed: DSS Operation Exposes Alleged Electoral Fraud in Ondo Polls.
(EPICSTORIAN) –During the Ondo State governorship election, DSS operatives arrested a vote-buyer suspected of carrying two cash-filled bags believed to be intended for voter bribery.
The arrest occurred at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, outside St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, around 9 a.m. on election day, a source reported.
Vote-Buyer Arrest Raises Serious Concerns
This incident has cast questions over the democratic process, which , of course, raises concerns about the integrity of the polls.
While the DSS confirmed the operation, details about the suspect’s identity and the investigation remain undisclosed.
The alarming discovery points at the persistent issue of electoral malpractice in Nigeria, undermining public trust in governance and democratic process.
Calls for drastic measures to curb vote-buying have constantly been frowned upon by citizens including independent observers, with question of the impact such actions may have on the election’s legitimacy.
