DSS Arrests Alleged Vote-Buyer with Cash Stash in Ondo Governorship Election
In a decisive move to uphold electoral integrity, the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended an alleged vote-buyer during the Ondo State governorship election. The suspect was caught with two bags of cash purportedly intended to influence voters.
The arrest occurred around 9:00 a.m. at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, opposite St. Stephen’s Primary School in Akure. Witnesses at the scene suggested the swift action by security operatives may have disrupted plans to undermine the election process through financial inducements.
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This development underscores the DSS’s commitment to combating electoral malpractice, a recurring issue in Nigerian politics. Analysts say that such actions are crucial in setting a precedent and deterring future offenders, especially as the country works toward strengthening democratic values.
Meanwhile, election observers and stakeholders have called for more stringent measures to curb vote-buying, emphasizing the need for robust monitoring at polling units and harsher penalties for offenders.
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