Breaking: Ondo Gov Election, DSS Detains Vote Buyer with Two “Ghana Must Go” Bags Including Cash
A suspected vote-buyer in the ongoing Ondo gubernatorial election has been taken into custody by Department of State Services (DSS) authorities in a major step to stop electoral malpractices. The guy was apprehended with two bags of cash that were allegedly used to entice voters to the polls.
Around 9 a.m. on election day, the arrest occurred at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, which is opposite St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure, Ondo State. The DSS’s prompt action demonstrates its dedication to guaranteeing a free and fair election. The DSS has made it clear that vote buying and other election corruption will not be accepted by capturing this suspect.
A peaceful and credible process has been demanded by a number of stakeholders in the highly anticipated Ondo governorship election. Security services and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been collaborating to avoid any interference or irregularities. They worked together to protect the electoral process’s integrity, which led to this arrest.
Vote buying is a severe problem that has the potential to erode democracy. To guarantee that the people’s will is honored, this practice must be stopped. In this instance, the DSS’s swift response shows its commitment to preserving the rule of law and safeguarding the democratic process.
Other security services have also been attempting to stop electoral malpractices, thus this arrest is not an isolated incidence.
A DJ is seen playing relaxing music at a polling station, indicating that the Ondo governorship election is taking place with some entertainment.
The development took place in the state’s Ilaje local government region, namely in Ward 4, Obenla village, where Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is anticipated to cast his ballot. In the election, Governor Aiyedatiwa, the APC’s nominee, will fight for the support of the electorate in an attempt to overcome Agboola Ajayi, the PDP’s most formidable opponent.
