Ebonyi ADC Guber Candidate Warns Voters Against Implication Of Vote Buying
By Alex Odeh, Pan Afric Reporters
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State, Mr. Oriji Tobias Nnabuike, has urged warned voters against the consequences of selling their votes during election, warning that after victories, some politicians would only focus on recouping what they spent during the election, ignoring their welfare.
He also called on voters to reject inducements but rather vote according to their conscience.
Speaking during an interview with journalists, Nnabuike said the state needs competent, credible and visionary leaders rather than candidates who rely on financial influence and vote-buying to win elections.
The ADC flag bearer assured residents that his administration, if elected, would prioritize transparency, fairness and accountability in the execution of government policies and programmes, stressing that public trust can only be sustained through integrity and openness in governance.
According to him, the forthcoming governorship election presents an opportunity for the electorate to choose what he described as “rare candidates” with the capacity and vision to deliver meaningful development and address shortcomings in government.
He expressed confidence in his ability to provide effective leadership, promising to introduce policies that would improve governance and enhance the welfare of the people.
“We don’t want to buy votes. We want people to vote their minds. When politicians buy votes, they often try to recover what they spent after getting into office,” Nnabuike stated.
The governorship hopeful dismissed concerns about his financial capacity to prosecute the election, insisting that he possesses the resources needed to run a successful campaign without resorting to vote-buying or any other form of electoral inducement.
He argued that democracy functions best when citizens are allowed to exercise their voting rights freely and without pressure, adding that governance should be driven by accountability to the people rather than financial transactions between politicians and voters.
Commenting on the culture of allegations and political attacks that often characterize election campaigns, Nnabuike described such developments as common features of politics.
He noted that politicians frequently search for perceived weaknesses in their opponents to gain public attention but stressed that his preference is to focus on presenting his programmes and vision to the electorate.
According to him, leadership styles differ from one administration to another, and effective governance is measured not only by policy formulation but also by successful implementation.
He cited scholarship programmes as an example, recalling allegations in the past that some beneficiaries were unfairly selected.
Nnabuike assured residents that his administration would ensure fairness and transparency in the implementation of government initiatives and public programmes. He reiterated that favoritism and discrimination would have no place in his government.
Expressing optimism about the fortunes of his party, the ADC candidate declared that the party was well-positioned to record significant victories in the forthcoming elections.
He said he remains confident that with public support and divine favour, the ADC would emerge victorious in the governorship election and other elective positions across Ebonyi State.
