Electoral fraud undermines democracy. Every Nigerian has a duty to report irregularities. Here's how.
What Constitutes Electoral Fraud:
- •Vote buying (offering money or gifts for votes)
- •Ballot box snatching or stuffing
- •Underage voting
- •Multiple voting
- •Voter intimidation or violence
- •Falsification of results
- •BVAS manipulation
- •Preventing accredited voters from voting
How to Report:
1. INEC:
- •Call INEC's situation room
- •Use the INEC social media channels (@inaborNigeria)
- •Visit your nearest INEC office
2. Security Agencies:
- •Nigerian Police: 112 (emergency)
- •DSS: Report to the nearest state command
- •Civil Defence: Report at LGA level
3. Civil Society:
- •YIAGA Africa election observation mission
- •Transition Monitoring Group (TMG)
- •Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD)
4. Media:
- •Contact journalists covering elections
- •Post evidence on social media (with location and time)
- •Use platforms like Ruzzen to share reports
Protecting Yourself:
- •Document evidence with photos/videos if safe
- •Note the time, location, and names of officials involved
- •Do not confront armed individuals
- •Report from a safe location
Your vigilance protects democracy. Every fraudulent vote cancels a legitimate one.