The Bayelsa State gubernatorial election on Saturday was marred with vote buying amidst the heavy presence of some police officers at the polling unit.
Raye24reporters learned that numerous voters were being allegedly directed by two gentlemen, with a lady seated comfortably at the polling unit for settlement after voting.
learned that numerous voters were being allegedly directed by two gentlemen, with a lady seated comfortably at the polling unit for settlement after voting.
According to The Nation, some policemen were seen directing voters where to collect money, while some voters approached a journalist team to show their voter cards, thinking they were part of those distributing money.
One of the voters had to give his ballot paper to one of those involved to vet before casting the ballot.
In some cases, the voters did not cast the ballot after thumb printing.
