By-Elections Plagued by Violence, Vote-Buying, Voter Apathy…
Saturday’s by-elections in 12 States were marred by widespread violence, alleged vote-buying, and voter apathy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the seats vacant following the resignation or death of their former occupants, with 3.5 million registered voters expected to participate in the exercise. Ogun State: Arrests, Violence, and IntimidationIn Ogun State, the…