AnambraDecides2025: Labour Party candidate votes, alleges vote buying

The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the Anambra State election, Dr George Moghalu, has alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship poll.

Moghalu also expressed concern over voter apathy, attributing it to the public’s lack of confidence in the electoral process.

Speaking to journalists shortly after casting his vote at Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi, Moghalu urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to rise to its responsibility of ensuring a credible process.

He, however, said it was too early to confirm whether the process was free and fair.

He said, “I didn’t hear issues of glitches, at least for now. As we go along to monitor the process, we’ll confirm.

In terms of voting, there’s improvement compared with previous elections. I can’t say it’s free and fair because if you monetise a process, you weaponise poverty. What’s free about it?

“There’s no doubt there is low voter turnout, and that has been the trend.

It’s incumbent on INEC to keep improving the process because voter apathy is a manifestation of the people’s loss of confidence. That’s the only way they can protest.

“I’m worried because it’s not about me but about the process that will create a stable environment and further strengthen our democracy.”

Online reports that voting is ongoing as 16 candidates from 16 parties seek to unseat Governor Chukwuma Soludo of APGA.