The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing criticism after a viral video emerged in which a man claims to have been offered food in exchange for his Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) by members of the party.
The video, which has been widely shared on social media, shows the man alleging that this is a common practice in his area, and that many others have had their PVCs taken in exchange for food or other forms of compensation.
The allegations made in the video are serious, as they raise concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the actions of the political party involved.
If true, the claim that the APC offered food in exchange for voter cards would be a violation of the electoral process and a violation of citizens’ rights to participate in a free and fair election.
The video, obtained by MandyNews.com, has gone viral and shows a young man displaying various food items and other materials that he claims were given to him by the APC campaign in exchange for his vote for their presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A voice in the background of the video can be heard inquiring if the individual seen in the footage would be casting his vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
In response to the question, the individual, who preferred to remain anonymous, stated that he had merely taken the souvenir and would not be voting for the party.
He cited the party’s record of causing extensive hardship for Nigerian citizens during the past eight years of its administration as the reason for his decision.
While the idea of trading one’s vote for a mere bag of rice or other material gain may seem amusing, it is a serious violation of one’s right to participate in a free and fair election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strict guidelines in place to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, and any attempt to interfere with or compromise the process is illegal and punishable.
It is the responsibility of INEC to investigate any claims of electoral malpractice.
The APC has not yet made an official statement regarding the video or the allegations made in it. If the claims made in the video are found to be true, it would be important for the party to take immediate action to address the issue and ensure that such practices do not occur in the future. This can be done by providing a detailed explanation of the circumstances, if the event did occur, or by stating unequivocally that the APC does not and will not engage in this kind of behavior.
It’s important to note that this is an accusation made by an individual, and it’s important to wait for the official statement and investigation into the matter before drawing any conclusions. Nevertheless, any violation of the electoral process should be taken seriously and the proper authorities should be notified if any illegal activities are suspected.
Watch the video below.