INEC, IPAC Unite to Combat Vote-Buying and Electoral Violence

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties under the auspices of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have agreed on blueprints to tackle vote-buying and electoral violence.

IPAC during its annual political stakeholders’ workshop held in Osogbo, Osun state, tagged: “Our Democracy: The Way Forward”, had an attendance of state chairmen of about 15 political parties warned against electoral infractions.

Speaking at the event, the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mutiu Agboke lamented that political stakeholders are the ones perpetrating vote-buying and violence during the election.

He said: “They agreed with me that they are the ones perpetrating both vote-buying and violence, not INEC. One of the steps we need to take to stem it out is for us to start massive education which we are starting today. We need to talk to them to be able to understand how to compose themselves and ensure that people are better encouraged and not compelled to vote.