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Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, has accused political actors of engaging in large-scale vote buying during the election.
Speaking after casting his vote at Ward 11, Polling Unit 38, University of Ibadan, Akin-Alamu said that reports reaching him indicated that voters were being offered money and other incentives in exchange for their votes.
Akin-Alamu contended that such practices fundamentally undermine the integrity of the electoral process and the principles of democracy.
He stated that when voters are swayed by financial inducements, the true will of the people is obscured, leading to a loss of public trust in democratic institutions.
He further highlighted that the widespread occurrence of vote buying reflects a troubling trend in the political arena, where unethical tactics are employed to secure victory.
The ADC candidate commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely arrival of election materials, noting that the efficiency helped facilitate the voting process and allowed for smoother operations.
Akin-Alamu also expressed concern over low voter turnout, lamenting that many residents did not participate, which he believes diminishes the overall effectiveness of the democratic process.