Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Obi voted at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area, precisely at 11:46 a.m. on Saturday.
Speaking with journalists after voting, Obi expressed concern over Nigeria’s democracy, particularly the prevalence of vote buying.
“Our democracy is deteriorating, and unfortunately, those who are benefiting from bad governance seem to be fueling it,” Obi said.
He added: “I have been able to listen and move around to see what is happening, and it is bad that we still experience vote buying. Someone who is not employed collects N30,000 for his vote; that means you have sold your school, your hospital, your job opportunities, and you are selling away your future. That is what is very worrisome about our democracy.
“Other countries, even West African countries that are close to us, where I have observed elections, I haven’t seen something like this happening. This must stop.”
Obi, who is not on the ballot, stated his support for the Labour Party candidate, Dr. George Moghalu. “All the people contesting are my friends, and I wish them well,” he said.
