Timothy Omobude 
As part of its effort for credible electoral process, the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room situated at Protea Hotel Benin City has condemned every action tantamount to vote buying in the 2024 Edo state governorship election.
NCSSR said the situation room observers reported widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units, despite huge presence of security personnel.
Addressing journalists in Benin city the Edo State capital, Co-Convener of NCSSR, Mimidoo Achakpa, on behalf of other members in press briefing lamented the widespread of fake news which has contributed to confusion among voters and heightened tension at several polling locations.
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“The price of votes selling ranges from 5,000 to ₦10,000 per voter in several locations, including PU O8 and 09 Ward 2, Owan-East LGA; PU 02 Ward 2, Etsako-West LGA; and several polling units in Egor, Oredo and Owan-West LGAs.
“In some cases, voters were also induced with food items such as bread and “Gala”.
“The Situation Room observed and commended voters for their peaceful conduct throughout the process, and urged them to remain so.
“We will continue to observe developments, as they unfold and provide a comprehensive report after the polls.
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“We urge all stakeholders, including INEC, security agencies, and political parties, to ensure the smooth conduct of the election and to refrain from any acts that could undermine the integrity of the process he added.
