The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed operatives across all local government areas in Edo State to combat vote buying during the governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed that the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, emphasized the commission’s dedication to safeguarding electoral integrity.
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He pledged to protect voters from financial inducement as they exercise their voting rights.
The statement read, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed operatives to all local government areas in Edo State to address voter inducement during the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The EFCC is committed to upholding electoral integrity by shielding voters from financial manipulation in the democratic process.”
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Olukoyede reiterated that vote buying is a criminal offense, warning that the commission would not tolerate it in any election.
He added, “The EFCC has consistently played an active role in monitoring electoral processes nationwide, in line with its mandate to combat economic and financial crimes. Our operatives are on the ground to monitor the elections closely. We aim to ensure voters cast their ballots freely and fairly, without any financial inducements. Vote buying is a financial crime, and the EFCC will not allow it to take place anywhere.”
