Vote buying is a threat to democracy, and we are working towards curbing it, Hon. REC. Dr. Mutiu Olaleke Agboke says.
The Osun REC made this known today in osogbo while answering questions from journalists at the 9th edition of the Osun Online Publishers Association media Parley.
While answering question from DaOptimistic Info on what the commission is doing to curb the menace of vote buying, Dr Agboke stated that they collaborating with anti-graft agencies to put an end to its occurrence.
"Vote buying is a threat to democracy, we are adopting stronger monitoring mechanisms and collaborating with EFCC and ICPC to curb the menace", he said
He further assures the journalists of INEC’s commitment to credible, transparent, and inclusive elections. He highlighted the commission’s ongoing reforms and practical steps to strengthen electoral integrity ahead of the 2026 governorship race.
He also noted that election offenders will face the full weight of the law.
Addressing youth engagement, he observed, “Youth campaign engagement and reengagement often reduce them to mere tools for elections. Many of those arrested for electoral offences are of parliamentary age. Much of the violence we see today is youth-led, which is why the media must remain active in sensitization.” He therefore encouraged youths to leverage their numbers to shape the electoral process.
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