A video has surfaced on social media showing a police officer in uniform allegedly tearing ballot papers at a polling unit during a by-election in the Ekiti-East constituency of Ekiti State, Nigeria. The video, which was shared widely on Twitter, has sparked outrage and condemnation from Nigerians.
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The police officer is seen in the video tearing the ballot papers in the presence of other security personnel and party agents at the polling unit. According to eyewitnesses, the officer was allegedly acting on the instructions of a political party agent who was dissatisfied with the outcome of the election.
The incident has raised concerns about the credibility and integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria, as many Nigerians have expressed their disappointment and frustration with the recurring incidents of electoral malpractice and violence in the country.
The Nigerian police force has issued a statement condemning the actions of the officer in the video, stating that they do not condone such behaviour from their officers and that they will investigate the matter and ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has also issued a statement expressing their disappointment with the incident and assuring Nigerians that they are committed to conducting free and fair elections in the country.
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The incident has sparked a conversation among Nigerians about the need for electoral reforms and the role of the security agencies in ensuring the credibility of the electoral process. Many have called for swift and decisive action to be taken against those who perpetrate electoral malpractice and violence, in order to ensure that the voices of the people are heard and their votes count.
