Osun Election: SERAP urges INEC, EFCC, ICPC to probe vote-buying, violence
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) “to urgently, jointly and transparently investigate reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter…
SERAP has called on INEC, EFCC, and ICPC to investigate allegations of vote-buying, financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, and misuse of public resources in connection with the 2026 Osun State governorship election. They urge the agencies to invite independent regional and international assessment through the African Union, ECOWAS, and relevant UN human rights mechanisms.
SERAP wants the agencies to trace the sources and movement of funds used for unlawful electoral purposes and identify those involved. They also call for the preservation and examination of various records and evidence, prompt investigation and prosecution of those suspected of electoral or criminal offences, and public release of findings.
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