Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a suspected vote-buyer in Ekiti State during the ongoing Governorship election.
EFCC operatives apprehended the suspect with a bag of cash as he was said to be “inducing voters.”
The suspect alleged to be an agent of one of the major political parties participating in the election was taken into custody immediately in Ado Ekiti.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had cautioned voters against such misdeeds ahead of the election.
INEC warned of strict enforcement of rules against cash inducement of voters while unveiling its partnership with anti-graft agencies, the EFCC and the ICPC, on Friday.