There are allegations that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) was at the forefront of vote-buying during the March 18, 2023, governorship and state assembly elections in Anambra.
These claims have been widely circulated and shared across various social media platforms.
Verification
Anambra did not hold a governorship election, but there was a state house of assembly election.
The CDD Election War Room was able to confirm, through its observer coordinator, that there was extensive vote-buying in Ihiala LGA of Anambra and other areas, which he claimed was spearheaded by APGA.
He went on to say that the vote-buying was open and brazen, resulting in a clash between APGA and LP agents that was not resolved until security officials were invited.
Verdict
The claim that there were incidences of vote-buying in Anambra is true.
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