SERAP demands joint probe into vote buying, violence
SERAP calls on INEC, EFCC, and ICPC to jointly investigate alleged vote buying, inducement, and violence during the recent election. Read More: https://punchng.com/serap-demands-joint-probe-into-vote-buying-violence/
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for a joint investigation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) into alleged electoral offences and irregularities reported during the Osun State election.
SERAP's petition, dated August 15, 2026, highlights 323 electoral offences and irregularities across 726 polling units observed as of noon on election day, including 103 cases of vote trading, 28 cases of inducement of polling and security officials, and 38 security incidents. The organization urges the agencies to investigate the sources and movement of funds allegedly used for vote buying and other unlawful electoral activities, as well as to preserve and examine various forms of documentary and digital evidence.
SERAP emphasizes that the legitimacy of the election result hinges on whether voters were genuinely able to freely exercise their right to participation and political choice.
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