#NigeriaDecides – ASHENEWS reports that operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in Lagos on Friday, intercepted N32,400,000 allegedly suspected of being used for vote buying.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren mailed to ASHENEWS on Friday, said the move is an effort to “deter vote trading and other financial malfeasance ahead of Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections.c
“The suspect involved has been taken into custody for further questioning
“The Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa has implored all personnel of the Commission deployed for election monitoring duties to show courage and not give room for unscrupulous persons to undermine the integrity of the elections through financial inducement.
“The tactical team of operatives are currently on ground in all the states of the federation and the FCT. Telephone hotlines have already been circulated through social media for members of the public to share information regarding financial malpractices with agents of the Commission.
“Details of the number are available on EFCC social media platforms.
“The members of the public are encouraged to report anyone trying to buy or sell votes by making use of the EFCC financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye, which is available for download on the Google Play or Apple store.
“They can also reach the Commission through our social media handle, @officialefcc or by email, info@efcc.gov.ng,” the statement reads.
