UK Raises Concern Over Vote Trading in Ekiti Governorship Election

The United Kingdom has expressed concern over reported instances of vote trading and interference by political party agents during last Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, while commending the overall peaceful conduct of the poll.
In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission, the UK said its observation team witnessed instances of voter inducement and interference at polling units visited during the exercise.
“Our observation team was concerned to see instances of voter trading and interference by party agents at polling units visited. Vote trading erodes public confidence and undermines the democratic process. We call on all actors to take urgent steps ...