The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan, to refer alleged cases of vote buying and undue influence recorded during the Anambra governorship election to anti-corruption agencies for investigation and prosecution.
SERAP made the call in a letter dated 8 November 2025 and signed by the organisation’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare.
It said the Anambra election witnessed widespread incidents of cash exchange and inducement across multiple polling units, noting that the recurring cases of vote buying and undue influence make a mockery of Nigeria’s electoral process and participatory democracy.
The group said it expected immediate referral of alleged offenders to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the police.
SERAP warned that failure to address the allegations could erode voter confidence and cast doubt on the legitimacy of democratic outcomes.