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British Government Mocks Nigeria Over Vote-Buying In Ekiti
The British Government has frowned at the alleged vote-buying, which marred the recent Ekiti State governorship election.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, described vote-buying as a form of electoral misconduct like rigging and ballot stuffing.
He stated this while addressing journalists shortly after a meeting with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, in Abuja on Friday.
He said, “I was there in Ekiti to monitor elections and I heard a lot of reports of alleged vote buying and we are convinced that some vote buying went on. I condemn it. Vote buying is illegal; it is against the law, it is just as vote rigging, it is just as bad as ballot stuffing.
“We cannot make a distinction when all these activities are illegal so I condemn that. What are we going to do about it? Well we just had a meeting with the chairman of INEC, we have been talking about public awareness and how the political parties themselves can take responsibility for condemning this action and not continuing it.
“We do hope that 2019 will be free, fair, credible and of course, peaceful elections.”
The British envoy, however, commended INEC for the conduct of elections in recent times, saying the UK government had faith in INEC and its leadership.
He added, “I think the election process itself went well, the materials were there, the security forces kept their distance and did manage to keep a peaceful election and we are seeing progress in how INEC is carrying out each election. So, we have confidence in INEC and the chairman.
“The UK has been a very strong supporter of INEC and together with the USAID, we are spending about $60m over a six-year period in support of deepening democracy in Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the Department for International Development Secretary of State, Penny Maudaunt, advised security agencies to be neutral in conduct even as the 2019 general elections approached.
Maudaunt said, “Though the elections were largely peaceful and results widely endorsed by stakeholders, vote buying by both the main political parties was widely criticised.
“There is time to tackle some of the challenges noted before next year’s elections. But INEC will not be able to solve all electoral problems on its own. Everyone in society has a role to play and a contribution to make.
“Political parties must respect a code of conduct adhering to the highest standards. We encourage security agencies to remain visibly neutral and ensure a safe and secure environment for the electorate.”
Anonymous
July 24, 2018 at 2:24 pm
British root of all this evil act
Anonymous
July 23, 2018 at 8:29 am
Lets think critically as a country ,the Britain is the problem of this country ,they will always twist thing to be less a crime thinking that we cant reason like humans , they would have said rigged election with military and police might.my great people can we forget these white enemies ,identify them and work for national reconciliation to achieve unity
Anonymous
July 22, 2018 at 1:23 pm
British British British. How many times. The dark is coming soon when ur wickedness to African and Asia will consume u
Anonymous
July 22, 2018 at 8:00 am
Britain is Confusionist NATION.devil’s advocate.
Anonymous
July 22, 2018 at 6:19 am
For where election was regge
Anonymous
July 22, 2018 at 5:03 am
God will punish Britain
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 8:47 pm
The seed u sowed has germinated
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 5:58 pm
Which one are we going to take British terrorists you condemn buying voters and also believe and have a trust in INEC and it’s leadership??????
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 5:02 pm
all hausa n fulani stand where ever u are coz ur lord has spoking
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 3:33 pm
I doubt if the mockery will sink into our greedy politicians thick heads
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 3:22 pm
You brought this to their country give us Biafra
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 3:09 pm
You started it all
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Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 2:31 pm
Good
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 2:20 pm
Absolutely what the British set out to achieve in the first place, a hell hole on the earth called a country. Britain sowed this seed and they from the onset knew what was emerging, a dysfunction state which can never get it’s act of nationhood together, hence ensuring the British Lords can continue pillaging their resources without accountability!
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Britain should not worry soon Muslim ‘ll take over there government.thy killed innocent biafrans with Hausa fulanis
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 12:02 pm
Who teach Nigerian’s how to cheat.
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 11:34 am
They should leave Nigeria, the same people are our problem
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 11:26 am
Dis useless frog-looking pig is still talking. I pity ur generation CU’s u,ur family n Britain have been cursed forever n shall remain so.Islam n jihadists will sweep across every breath n length of ur life n overrun u.Biafra n Israel shall only remain on dis planet earth…Foolish pig working for d old,strumpet,Queen Elizabeth
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 11:15 am
Hope you guys are enjoying what you planted in Africa Nigeria precisely.
Anonymous
July 21, 2018 at 11:11 am
British dictatorship government created this terrorist government of Fulani