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Nigeria 2023 elections: APC accused of vote-buying, reportedly sharing dollars

Information reaching the Independent Ghana is that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is allegedly engaged in vote-buying as Nigeria heads to the poll.

According to social media user @tamicute_mina, the party is distributing US dollars to people living in Ondo state, Irele local government,

Per reports, the APC is targeting the rural areas. The reason for this is currently unknown.

Meanwhile, reports have it that an agent of APC has been arrested in Surulere Lagos State for vote-buying.

The APC hopes to win power through presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The presidential candidate has already cast his ballot.

Presidential candidate for the APC party, Bola Tinubu| Credit: BBC

He arrived at his polling unit in Lagos to cast his vote amid scenes of chaos.

Source: The Independent Ghana

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