The Labour Party’s governorship candidate, George Moghalu, cast his vote in the ongoing Anambra State Governorship Election and raised alarm over widespread vote buying across polling units. Moghalu, who voted at Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North LGA, described the practice as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy.
Joining him in condemning the trend was Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State. Obi voted at Polling Unit 019, Agulu II, Anaocha LGA, and alleged that voters were being offered sums ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 in exchange for their ballots.
Key Quotes
“Poverty was weaponised for massive vote buying. If you monetise your process and weaponise poverty, what is free about the election?” — George Moghalu
“What you see is vote buying to the tune of ₦20,000, ₦30,000, and ₦50,000.” — Peter Obi
Both candidates urged voters to resist inducements and protect the integrity of the electoral process. Observers have reported low turnout and multiple incidents of vote buying across the state’s 5,720 polling units.
