By: Ijeoma Sandra, Nnewi.

Labour Party’s candidate, Dr George Moghalu has alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in Anambra state.

He also expressed voter apathy, attributing it to people’s lack of confidence of the electoral process.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after casting his Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi, Moghalu urged INEC to rise to its responsibility of making the process credible.

He however said it was too early to confirm whether or not the process was fair and credible.

He said, “I didn’t hear issues of glitches, at least for now. As we go along to monitor the process, we’ll confirm.

“In terms of voting, there’s improvement as against previous elections. I can’t say it’s free and fair because if you monetize a process, you weaponise poverty. What’s free about it?

“There’s no doubt there’s low voter turnout. And that’s has been the trend.

“It’s incumbent on INEC to keep improving on the process because voter apathy is the manifestation of loss of confidence of the people. That’s the only way they can protest.

“I’m worried because it’s not about me but the process that will create the stable environment that will further strength our democracy.”