Afrigather The Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) has deployed its operatives to the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to fight vote-buying forward of Saturday’s basic elections.
EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in an announcement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Uwujaren mentioned that other than the groups deployed throughout the nation, the anti-graft company had additionally launched incidents reporting hotlines for the 36 states of the federation and the FCT.
He mentioned the transfer was a part of efforts to make sure the integrity of the Feb. 25 Presidential and Nationwide Meeting elections.
He quoted the Govt Chairman of the fee, Abdulrasheed Bawa, as urging the operatives to take heed to the curiosity of the nation and to exhibit a excessive sense of professionalism within the discharge of their duties.
“You might be out on a nationwide task and I anticipate you to conduct yourselves responsibly in step with our core values of professionalism, integrity and braveness.
“You’ve got a duty to make sure that this election is devoid of economic malpractices, particularly inducement of voters.
“The eye of the world is targeted on Nigeria and we should do what is important to make sure that we’ve credible, free and truthful elections.”
Bawa additionally urged members of the general public to report any case of vote shopping for or promoting, or different proof of economic malpractices designed to compromise the electoral end result by these hotlines.
“Members of the general public also can report anybody attempting to purchase or promote votes by making use of the EFCC monetary crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye, which is on the market for obtain on the Google Play or Apple retailer.
“Moreover, the general public can attain the Fee by our social media deal with, @officialefcc or by electronic mail, info@efcc.gov.ng.
