#EkitiDecides2026: Party agents use numbered slips instead of cash for vote buying in Ekiti election (opens original article in a new tab)

Vote-buying is occurring in Ekiti State's governorship election, with party agents using numbered slips instead of cash to incentivize voters.

• Some Ekiti State voters are selling votes at polling units during the governorship election.
• Party agents use numbered slips instead of cash to avoid direct vote-buying at polling units.
• Election observers note coded numbers and tokens are tactics for vote-buying without cash exchange.