Rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, on Saturday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of turning a blind eye to alleged vote-buying and other electoral malpractices during elections.
Reacting to reports of vote-buying in the Ekiti State governorship election, Yesufu argued that the practice should be decriminalised in Nigeria.
In a post on X, the activist said law-abiding citizens often bear the consequences of vote-buying, while perpetrators go unpunished.
She wrote, “At this rate, vote buying should be decriminalised in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law-abiding that get punished for it!
“They do not do the vote buying and they are schemed out while others buy votes and waltz their way into office. @officialEFCC’s eagle is blindfolded during election.
“Instead of candidates wasting money on campaigns, let everyone wait for Election Day and bargain.
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