The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has alleged widespread vote buying and intimidation of his party’s agents in the ongoing 2025 Anambra election.
Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the incidents as a serious threat to democracy.
He said, “If there’s no seller, there cannot be a buyer. Some people have chosen to sell their conscience, which is even worse than those buying votes. When you give up your right for money, you lose your voice as a citizen. You can’t cry later, society must be blamed for encouraging this.”
The APC candidate also raised concerns over the treatment of his party agents, revealing that one had been assaulted during the voting exercise.
“There have been incidents where people are being beaten up. It’s a form of bullying, and though it may seem right to some today, power changes hands. God gives power to whomever He chooses,” he added.
Commenting on reports of unrest in Ihiala, one of the state’s flashpoints, Ukachukwu said there had been no major violence or casualties.
“So far, there’s been no report of any death or serious unrest. There are always tensions during elections, but for now, it’s largely calm,” he said.
When asked of his chances of winning, “I believe in God that winning is still possible; the day is still young,” Ukachukwu said.
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