A suspected vote buyer was arrested by DSS operatives in Akure, Ondo, during the 2024 governorship election. The man was caught with two bags of money believed to be for vote-buying. This highlights efforts to maintain election integrity amid reports of low voter turnout and delays.
A suspected vote buyer was arrested in Akure, Ondo State, on November 16, 2024, during the ongoing governorship election. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, near St. Stephen’s Primary School.
According to reports, the suspect was carrying two large bags, commonly known as “Ghana must go” bags, which were believed to contain money intended for vote-buying.
DSS officers, acting on intelligence, stopped the man and searched his vehicle. The search revealed the two bags of cash, along with a cutlass hidden in the car’s boot.
The suspect was subsequently detained and taken away in a DSS bus. While the DSS has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, the arrest highlights the agency’s vigilance in tackling electoral malpractice during the election.
This arrest comes amidst concerns about the integrity of the election process, with reports of a slow start and low voter turnout in many parts of the state.
