“There is mounting political risk ahead of the elections and domestic investors seen bargain hunt. “This can happen at the federal, state and local levels and this will contribute to poverty and enhancement of the misery index. “If vote buying becomes widespread and affects the outcome of elections, then the election cannot be said to be free, fair and credible. Also, Abuja-based development consultant, Jide Ojo, said research has shown that reckless election spending and vote buying retards national development as it promotes political corruption. Politicians who engage in vote trading are not philanthropists.

Source: The Guardian February 18, 2019 04:30 UTC