by NAN
At Central School Odoakpu Onitsha, some youths were seen in clusters saying they won’t vote unless they were given money.
One of them said,”We won’t vote for anybody if they don’t give us money. Why should I vote? I have been unemployed for eight years now as a graduate. So, if they don’t give me money I won’t vote for anybody and I’m not alone in this decision. That is the resolve of most youths here.”
Reacting to the development, the member representing the area in the State House of Assembly, Beverly Nkemdiche, who was there to cast her vote condemned the youths’ decision.
She said,”It’s wrong choice of words and approach.”
“Election is a civic duty of every citizen. Why should somebody asked for money to exercise their civic duty?
“I don’t buy to that, and I have no money to give to anybody.”
Meanwhile, Senator Joy Emordi had commended the peace that trailed the poll.
The Senator said she was impressed, stating that she had thought otherwise because of the speculation of eminent violence before the poll.
Anambra election: Party agents, supporters secretly distribute cash, slippers to voters
by Akasike Chukwudi
Some party agents of one of the major political parties in the ongoing Anambra election were secretly canvassing for votes, distributing various gift items to the voters.
In some polling units in Njikoka LGA, THE PUNCH observed party agents and supporters distributing cash and pairs of slippers to voters after ensuring that beneficiaries voted for their party.
Our correspondent, who disguised as a voter, was approached by party agents with N1,000 and a pair of rubber slippers to vote for his party. The offer was politely rejected.
Our correspondent, who disguised as a voter, was approached by party agents with N1,000 and a pair of rubber slippers to vote for his party. The offer was politely rejected.
Money was also distributed to voters at three polling units in Ukpo, Dunukofia LGA.
Snacks were also given to voters.
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