EFCC operatives attacked, injured by alleged vote buyers in Kaduna
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on election monitoring duty in Kaduna State on Saturday, March 18, 2023 came under attack at […]
Vote buying
Guber Polls: EFCC arrests over 65 persons for alleged voter inducement
No fewer than 65 persons were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday March 18, 2023 across the 28 states where […]
Election: EFCC moves against vote buyers, deploys operatives across country
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed its operatives to the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital […]
Vote buying, discrimination affecting women participation in politics — Group
By Segun GiwaMrs Felicia Onibon, National Coordinator, 100 Women Lobby Group, has identified vote buying and discrimination as factors affecting women participation in politics. Onibon […]
No report of mass violence, vote-buying in Osun guber poll -Police
The police say they have yet to receive reports of violence or vote-buying in Saturday’s Osun governorship election. Mr Johnson Kokumo, the Deputy Inspector-General of […]
Vote buying, dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy – SING Nigeria
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Sustainable Initiative for Nurturing Growth (SING), Nigeria, has said that the incidences of vote buying by major political parties are capable […]
Group cautions against boycott of Anambra guber poll
The Global Initiatives for Anambra Needs (GIAN) a pressure group, has cautioned the electorate against boycott of the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll. Mr Francis […]
Voter apathy mars Jigawa LG poll
Saturday’s Jigawa State local Government election, recorded low turnout of voters, as only a handful of voters were seen in polling units, the News Agency […]
Lagos bye-elections: INEC meets stakeholders, candidates sign peace accord
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday met with various leaders of political parties, candidates and other stakeholders to ensure […]
Ondo poll: NCFront observers commend voters’ civility, INEC’s improvement
The Elections Observation Mission of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), taking stock of the 2020 Ondo Governorship Election, has commended the electorate for their overall […]
Ondo poll: Major parties guilty of vote buying — Ajulo
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer and former General Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), says all major parties in the just concluded Ondo State […]
Vote buying, low compliance with covid-19 protocol characterised Ondo election – Yiaga Africa
A Civil Society Organisation, Yiaga Africa, says the Ondo State governorship election was marred with vote buying and inadequate compliance with Covid-19 protocol. Dr Aisha […]
Despite fire incident, we are ready for Ondo guber election, INEC Chairman declares – Watch Videos
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said INEC is ready for the gubernatorial election in Ondo slated for Saturday October 10, […]
Ondo poll: INEC appeals to religious leaders on peaceful election, support
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to all religious leaders in Ondo State to ensure peaceful conduct and support the commission […]
Group condemns alleged vote buying video ahead Edo poll
A non partisan group, National Consultative Front (NCFront), has condemned an alleged electoral inducement, uncovered in Edo ahead of the state governorship election scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19. […]
INEC seeks EFCC support against vote buying
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the assistance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) in tracking electoral funding malpractices and vote […]
EFCC arrests 2 for vote buying in Ogun rerun election
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two suspected electoral offenders for their involvement in vote-buying during the Federal House of Representatives rerun […]
We must stop desperate politicians from buying their way to offices -Buhari
By Chimezie Godfrey #TrackNigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all law enforcement agencies and the judiciary in Nigeria and across Africa to tackle financial […]
Why it’s difficult to arrest, prosecute vote buyers – ICPC
Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says checking vote buying is a daunting task due to the […]
Court refuses to grant bail to man over alleged vote buying
#TrackNigeria: Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara High Court again refused to admit one Abdulkadir Abdulsalam, to bail for allegedly attempting to buy votes on […]
EFCC arrests 24 suspects for internet fraud, 1 for vote buying
By Mujidat Oyewole #TrackNigeria: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ilorin has arrested 24 suspects for internet fraud and one other for vote […]
Kwara, Rivers, 6 others top alleged vote buying list –YIAGA AFRICA
By Angela Atabo #TrackNigeria: YIAGA AFRICA, a civil society organisation on Sunday listed Adamawa, Born,Nasarawa, Kwara, Oyo, Rivers, Kaduna and Zamfara as states with alleged […]
EFCC arrest politician over alleged vote buying in Kano
By Tukur Muntari #TrackNigeria: Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano State has confirmed arresting a politician in Kano over alleged […]
NOA tasks traditional rulers on tackling vote buying
By Matthew Abi #TrackNigeria – The National Orientation Agency NOA has tasked all traditional rulers, Stakeholders across the country to tackle vote buying and selling […]
Don’t trade your voter’s card – PDP tells electorate
#TrackNigeria: Mr Godwin Ezeemo, a front-line politician in Anambra has urged the electorate in the state not to engage in vote buying, selling and any […]