Mr John Chuma Nwosu, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Anambra governorship election, has condemned alleged vote buying and selling during the exercise.
Nwosu, who spoke after voting at Oduda Central Primary School, Nnewi-Ichia Ward 2, precisely expressed concern over what he called ‘increasing incidence of vote trading’, describing it as a grave threat to democracy and the will of the people.
He alleged that huge sums of money were deployed to polling units in Nnewi to undermine his chances in the election, but maintained that his campaign remains rooted in integrity and principle.
“I will rather stand by integrity and lose honourably than buy votes to win,” Nwosu said.
Also speaking, Chief Charles Ezeani, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anaocha, said voting did not commence at his centre until about 11:15 am due to late arrival of electoral officials and materials.
Ezeani, who voted at Polling Unit 009 Neni Ward 2, corroborated the allegation of vote buying.
According to him, it was so brazen, unfortunate it happened while the security personnel looked on. (NAN)
