Agents of the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of attempting to financially induce voters at Polling Unit 035 in Nyanya during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.
The allegation, observed triggered tension at the polling unit as opposition agents publicly protested what they described as attempts by suspected APC intermediaries to distribute cash to voters waiting in line.
According to an opposition agent who spoke on condition of anonymity, some individuals allegedly approached voters on the queue and offered ₦1,000 in exchange for their support.
“Some people we suspect to be APC intermediaries came to speak with voters. They were giving ₦1,000, but we openly rejected and spoke against it. That was why the situation became unruly for a while, but calm was restored after they left,” the agent said.
The development briefly disrupted the otherwise orderly voting process before normalcy returned following the departure of the individuals accused of the inducement attempt.
As of the time of filing this report, officials of the APC at the polling unit had yet to respond to the allegation. Security personnel were observed monitoring the situation to ensure that the exercise continued without further disturbance.
