As part of efforts to ensure the integrity of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed its officers to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The anti-graft agency, in a statement by its spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, also said it has released incidents reporting hotlines for the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT.
EFCC therefore urged members of the public to report any case of vote buying or selling, or other evidence of financial malpractices designed to compromise the electoral outcome through the hotlines.
It added that members of the public can also report anyone trying to buy or sell votes by making use of the EFCC financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye, which is available for download on the Google Play or Apple store.
“In addition, the public can reach the Commission through our social media handle, @officialefcc or by email, info@efcc.gov.ng,” it said.
EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, charged the operatives to be conscious of the interest of the nation and to exhibit a high sense of professionalism in the discharge of duties.
Bawa said being on national assignment, he expects them to act accordingly in line with the commission’s values of professionalism, integrity and courage.
The chairman noted that they have a responsibility to “ensure that the election is devoid of financial malpractices, especially inducement of voters.”