Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

#AnambraDecides: Election marred by vote buying, intimidation – APC candidate

Nicolas Ukachukwu

Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Anambra governorship election, has alleged that the exercise was marred by vote buying and intimidation.

Ukachukwu made the allegation on Saturday after voting at his polling unit in Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012. According to him, the development is a threat to democracy.

He added that one of his agents was assaulted during the voting process.

“If there’s no seller, there cannot be a buyer. Some people have chosen to sell their conscience, which is even worse than those buying votes.

“When you give up your right for money, you lose your voice as a citizen. You can’t cry later; society must be blamed for encouraging this.

“There have been incidents where people are being beaten up. It’s a form of bullying, and though it may seem right to some today, power changes hands. God gives power to whomever He chooses,” Ukachukwu stated.