Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka
Action Alliance candidate in the November 8 Anambra Governorship election, Ozo Jeff Nweke, has condemned the practice of vote buying in Nigeria’s electoral system.
In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, Nweke said the practice has become a serious threat to democracy and the root cause of corruption in the country.
“We should at this point in time be addressing the issue of vote buying which is absolutely wrong, it’s killing and undermines our democracy. Having said this, it is the root cause of all corruption that is eating deep into our marrow, hence, causing all the evils that we are suffering in our society today,” Nweke said.
“So, we should all add force to condemn vote buying so that this political dispensation of the November 8 election won’t be a fatal disappointment with accompanied generational consequences. Let us fight against vote buying, holistically,” he added.
The guber candidate stated that the current political climate in Anambra State was marked by a shameful decay of decency and a degeneration of sensible political maneuvering. He lamented that politics had become overly self-centered and narrow-minded, lacking moral sufficiency.
He emphasized the need for humility in political campaigns, noting that as servants of the people, politicians should conduct themselves with dignity and humility at all times.
Nweke also condemned social media attacks on Ozonna, first son of the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, urging the public to instead encourage the young man and youths in general who are desirous of being self made.
“In fact, I declare that Donna is A’s Nigga’, I like him and there is nothing wrong in his pattern of gesticulative stunts especially considering the industry he is engaged with-the music industry.”
“It is everybody’s duty to encourage any aspiring youth of our dear state, Anambra, even by extension, any youth in Nigeria. We should avoid anything that will amount to discouragement towards them, especially such positive endeavour that is coming from a vibrant young Igbo boy, even upon being placed in the advantage of the fact that his father is the Governor.
“I mean, to some, it could have compelled him into being a wastrel, rather he chose to be independent, showcasing resilience, self determination and wanting to be a self made man.”
