Soludo has lost public confidence, now buying votes – Bolaji Abdullahi

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Governor Charles Soludo of losing public trust and resorting to vote buying as the November 8 governorship election in Anambra draws near.

The party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation in a statement on X on Sunday.

He described the governor’s actions as a new level of desperation wrapped in impunity.

Abdullahi said Governor Soludo has obviously lost the trust of Anambra residents, noting that only a leader who no longer enjoys public support would openly engage in vote buying.

He said such conduct is a direct violation of Sections 121 and 127 of the Electoral Act, which criminalise voter inducement in any form.

Abdullahi urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take immediate action and not turn a blind eye to what he described as a blatant abuse of power and disregard for the law.

“I hope INEC is not pretending not to see it,” he added.