A Public affairs analyst, Jide Ojo has dismissed allegations of vote buying in the recently concluded Anambra Gubernatorial elections
While speaking in a television interview this Tuesday, Ojo said some candidates, particularly from smaller parties like the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), are using the issue of vote buying to justify their poor performance.
Ojo argued that winning elections goes far beyond monetary inducement, saying that factors such as party structure, visibility, and proper campaign strategy are far more decisive.
He said that the only strong campaigns in the election were those of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
He concluded that the narrative of vote trading is misplaced, insisting that election outcomes are shaped more by preparedness and strategy than by alleged vote buying.