ADC Accuses Soludo Of Vote Buying, Warns INEC ‘Must Not Pretend’ Ahead Of Anambra Election
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, of engaging in voter inducement, following a viral video clip showing the governor addressing electorates ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
In a statement on Sunday by its National spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC claimed that the governor’s remarks were a “clear display of desperation” and an “open violation” of the Electoral Act, particularly Sections 121 and 127, which criminalise vote buying and voter inducement.
“Ahead of the November 8th election, Soludo has clearly lost the confidence of the people of Anambra, and it shows,” the ADC said.
The ADC alleged that Governor Soludo’s recent actions indicate a loss of public goodwill and a willingness to disregard electoral laws for political survival.
“Only a sitting governor who has run out of public goodwill would so openly resort to cash for votes, in direct violation of Sections 121 and 127 of the Electoral Act, which criminalise voter inducement of any form,” the statement added.
The party described the act as “a new level of desperation wrapped in impunity”, warning that such conduct undermines democracy and erodes public trust in the electoral process.
The ADC also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate notice of the governor’s alleged actions and ensure accountability.
“This is a new level of desperation, wrapped in impunity, and I hope that INEC is not pretending not to see it,” the statement read.
Watch the video clip below:
Naija News reports that Governor Soludo, who is seeking re-election under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has faced growing criticism from opposition parties in recent weeks.
Several political groups have accused him of leveraging state resources and influence to sway public opinion ahead of the poll.
The latest allegation by the ADC adds to the mounting tension in the state as political campaigns intensify ahead of the November 8 election, which is expected to be a major test of Soludo’s popularity and performance since assuming office.