Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over what he described as the worsening state of Nigeria’s democracy. He Lamented the persistent issue of vote buying, noting that many unemployed citizens are induced to sell their votes for sums like N30,000.

Obi who voted at about 11:46 am and interacted with journalists shortly afterward emphasised that, accepting such payments means trading away essential societal services and future opportunities, including education, healthcare, and employment.vote at his polling unit in Agulu during the ongoing Anambra governorship election.
