In the aftermath of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata has leveled accusations of voter fraud within his own party.
Akpata claims that certain Labour Party members sold their votes to rival political parties, contributing to the LP’s third-place finish in the polls.
Akpata made this known while speaking on the election, when he was featured in an interview on Channels TV.
He further blamed his failure on poverty, stating that his supporters and even LP members sold their votes.
Akpata, who described the situation as a tragedy, said the decision of the electorates to go for cash was a big lesson he learned.
