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PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 2:31am On Feb 19, 2019
The Nation

Revealed: PDP’s $3m per state cash-for-vote plot
Our Reporter by Our Reporter February 19, 2019
Revealed: PDP’s $3m per state cash-for-vote plot
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•Ex-INEC chief named in deal •Peace Panel member romances opposition •Party denies claim
Security agencies have uncovered how the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has allocated about $3million (N1.8billion) to each state branch of the party, allegedly for inducement of voters.

The cash was remitted before last Saturday’s postponement elections, but most state chapters were finding it difficult to change the cash to naira because of the surveillance on Bureau De Change operators by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Also, the agencies have intercepted alleged compromise of some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), policemen and other security agents in some states.

The intelligence report, including the alleged implication of a former top official of INEC, may be presented to the chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, by the security agencies.

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner is believed to be neck-deep in the massive cash-for-votes plot.

Besides, a member of the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has been fingered in “political romance” with the opposition, contrary to the mandate of the group.

The popular thinking is that the PDP has hidden under the guise of “logistics” to allocate about $3million (N1.8billion) per state, which security agencies discovered that it was for inducement of voters.

Based on the 36 states, about $111million (N66.6billion) has been deployed by the leading opposition party to influence voters.

The intelligence report indicated that the money was different from the cash allocated to “compromise some officers of INEC, policemen and security agents in some states” which had been marked by security agencies.

An intelligence source said: “ Reports so far have showed that the main opposition party has allocated $3m(N1.8billion) to each of its state chapters under the guise of logistics for the general elections.

“But intelligence confirmed that the cash is for vote buying with about N400,000 devoted to some polling units out of the nation’s 120,000.

“Some of the huge cash cannot be converted to Naira because of the surveillance on Bureau De Change operators by the EFCC and DSS.

“And most banks have become circumspect in view of a similar experience in 2015 in which about N23.9 poll bribery cash was shared through their branches.”



The source, who pleaded not to be named because of the “sensitivity” of the matter, gave insights into the alleged compromise of some INEC officers through a former top shots of the electoral commission who had been engaged as consultants.

The source added: “Detectives also discovered a ‘grand compromise’ of some INEC officers, policemen and others in some states. A former INEC top officer and ex-Resident Electoral Commissioner are implicated in the plans to compromise the nation’s electoral integrity.

“These former top INEC officers were found to have played a key role in the recruitment of the ad hoc staff in some strategic states by using internal links/ surrogates in INEC to perfect their plot. Many officers in INEC, who were recruited by these former officers, are still loyal to them.

“These ex-officers had infiltrated the system and could cause any sabotage of the poll at any point, if it does not favour those who hired them. This is why it is easier for the opposition to have every detail about the movement and actions of INEC chairman and his National Commissioners.

“The intelligence report will be made available to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, especially as it relates to its field officers in some states.

“As for policemen and other security agents, the appropriate authorities are handling specific cases. And these issues will be attended to before the beginning of the poll on Saturday.”

Asked if the intelligence report has been made available to the National Peace Committee, the source said: “It is still an intelligence document as I speak with you now.



“The challenge we are having also is that a member of the committee has been fingered in a political romance with the opposition because of vested interests in some deals.

“Notwithstanding, the government will decide on how and when to brief relevant stakeholders.”

Reacting, INEC said it was unaware of the existence of a recording of the PDP corrupting its men.

In the leaked telephone conversation, a top government official in Rivers State was heard mapping out plans on how to win the last Saturday’s election, which was rescheduled.

INEC officials were said to have been settled to pave the way for the ruling party in the state.

Besides, names of the officials were mentioned in the conversation, which include officials from neighbouring states.

The government official could also be heard issuing out warning to kill any INEC officials who fails to cooperate after collecting money from the government.

However, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye, said the commission was yet to see the purported recording.

Okoye, who was responding to inquiry by The Nation, said: “I have not seen the recording you are alluding to.”

Also reacting, the PDP said the opposition party lacked the financial wherewithal to deploy such cash.

Its spokesman Kola Ologbodiyan: “We don’t have such funds anywhere, but we enjoy massive support and goodwill of a greater number of Nigerians. As an opposition party, where can we get that money.

“It was the same APC that mocked us a few weeks ago, saying that we were broke and that we could not fund our campaign. Now they have turned around to accuse us of spending such funds.

“Is it not strange that a ruling party is now portraying itself as the victim simply because they have been rejected by the people?

“Rather, it is the APC that has spent humongous amount on their campaign across the country and they are still spending. We have the figures and at the appropriate time we shall release them. For now, we are focused on the coming elections. So, we are very busy right now


http://thenationonlineng.net/revealed-pdps-3m-per-state-cash-for-vote-plot/

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 2:34am On Feb 19, 2019
If you want to really Serve and truly fighting for the masses

Do you need to spend this much ?

If genuinely you want to rescue Nigeria as said by pdpdo you need to buy people’s conscience?

Pdp thinks Nigeria wants To go back to Egypt?


Helllllll Nooooooo

Next level is the way

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Validated: 2:34am On Feb 19, 2019
We don't care. APC must GO!!

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 2:40am On Feb 19, 2019
Validated:
We don't care. APC must GO!!

The saner people care

The insane criminals must be tamed at all cost

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:47am On Feb 19, 2019
Based on the 36 states, about $111million (N66.6billion) has been deployed by the leading opposition party to influence voters.
Sane and good Nigerians, collect the money,
It is part of your national treasury that was looted that you are collecting back,
after that, vote for the candidate of your choice!
Nigeria must be great again!

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 2:49am On Feb 19, 2019
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Sane and good Nigerians, collect the money, it is part of your national treasure that was looted that you are collecting back, after that, vote for the candidate of your choice!
Nigeria must be great again!

You are a patriot

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:51am On Feb 19, 2019
sarrki:
You are a patriot
God bless you Elder Statesman of our land.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Nobody: 2:52am On Feb 19, 2019
Validated:
We don't care. APC must GO!!

Why will you criminals care? Enemies of the state

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Nobody: 2:58am On Feb 19, 2019
Reacting, INEC said it was unaware of the existence of a recording of the PDP corrupting its men.

BMC Diaries...

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by spin101: 3:00am On Feb 19, 2019
Person sit-down and write this rubbish?

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by morgist(m): 3:03am On Feb 19, 2019
Nothing will be permanent in this country, not even our troubles...

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:09am On Feb 19, 2019
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sarrki:

The Nation
Revealed: PDP’s $3m per state cash-for-vote plot
Our Reporter by Our Reporter February 19, 2019
Revealed: PDP’s $3m per state cash-for-vote plot
FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInWhatsAppEmail
•Ex-INEC chief named in deal •Peace Panel member romances opposition •Party denies claim
Security agencies have uncovered how the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has allocated about $3million (N1.8billion) to each state branch of the party, allegedly for inducement of voters.

The cash was remitted before last Saturday’s postponement elections, but most state chapters were finding it difficult to change the cash to naira because of the surveillance on Bureau De Change operators by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS).

Also, the agencies have intercepted alleged compromise of some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), policemen and other security agents in some states.

The intelligence report, including the alleged implication of a former top official of INEC, may be presented to the chairman of the electoral commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, by the security agencies.

A former Resident Electoral Commissioner is believed to be neck-deep in the massive cash-for-votes plot.

Besides, a member of the National Peace Committee headed by former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has been fingered in “political romance” with the opposition, contrary to the mandate of the group.

The popular thinking is that the PDP has hidden under the guise of “logistics” to allocate about $3million (N1.8billion) per state, which security agencies discovered that it was for inducement of voters.

Based on the 36 states, about $111million (N66.6billion) has been deployed by the leading opposition party to influence voters.

The intelligence report indicated that the money was different from the cash allocated to “compromise some officers of INEC, policemen and security agents in some states” which had been marked by security agencies.

An intelligence source said: “ Reports so far have showed that the main opposition party has allocated $3m(N1.8billion) to each of its state chapters under the guise of logistics for the general elections.

“But intelligence confirmed that the cash is for vote buying with about N400,000 devoted to some polling units out of the nation’s 120,000.

“Some of the huge cash cannot be converted to Naira because of the surveillance on Bureau De Change operators by the EFCC and DSS.

“And most banks have become circumspect in view of a similar experience in 2015 in which about N23.9 poll bribery cash was shared through their branches.”



The source, who pleaded not to be named because of the “sensitivity” of the matter, gave insights into the alleged compromise of some INEC officers through a former top shots of the electoral commission who had been engaged as consultants.

The source added: “Detectives also discovered a ‘grand compromise’ of some INEC officers, policemen and others in some states. A former INEC top officer and ex-Resident Electoral Commissioner are implicated in the plans to compromise the nation’s electoral integrity.

“These former top INEC officers were found to have played a key role in the recruitment of the ad hoc staff in some strategic states by using internal links/ surrogates in INEC to perfect their plot. Many officers in INEC, who were recruited by these former officers, are still loyal to them.

“These ex-officers had infiltrated the system and could cause any sabotage of the poll at any point, if it does not favour those who hired them. This is why it is easier for the opposition to have every detail about the movement and actions of INEC chairman and his National Commissioners.

“The intelligence report will be made available to the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, especially as it relates to its field officers in some states.

“As for policemen and other security agents, the appropriate authorities are handling specific cases. And these issues will be attended to before the beginning of the poll on Saturday.”

Asked if the intelligence report has been made available to the National Peace Committee, the source said: “It is still an intelligence document as I speak with you now.



“The challenge we are having also is that a member of the committee has been fingered in a political romance with the opposition because of vested interests in some deals.

“Notwithstanding, the government will decide on how and when to brief relevant stakeholders.”

Reacting, INEC said it was unaware of the existence of a recording of the PDP corrupting its men.

In the leaked telephone conversation, a top government official in Rivers State was heard mapping out plans on how to win the last Saturday’s election, which was rescheduled.

INEC officials were said to have been settled to pave the way for the ruling party in the state.

Besides, names of the officials were mentioned in the conversation, which include officials from neighbouring states.

The government official could also be heard issuing out warning to kill any INEC officials who fails to cooperate after collecting money from the government.

However, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye, said the commission was yet to see the purported recording.

Okoye, who was responding to inquiry by The Nation, said: “I have not seen the recording you are alluding to.”

Also reacting, the PDP said the opposition party lacked the financial wherewithal to deploy such cash.

Its spokesman Kola Ologbodiyan: “We don’t have such funds anywhere, but we enjoy massive support and goodwill of a greater number of Nigerians. As an opposition party, where can we get that money.

“It was the same APC that mocked us a few weeks ago, saying that we were broke and that we could not fund our campaign. Now they have turned around to accuse us of spending such funds.

“Is it not strange that a ruling party is now portraying itself as the victim simply because they have been rejected by the people?

“Rather, it is the APC that has spent humongous amount on their campaign across the country and they are still spending. We have the figures and at the appropriate time we shall release them. For now, we are focused on the coming elections. So, we are very busy right now


http://thenationonlineng.net/revealed-pdps-3m-per-state-cash-for-vote-plot/

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:10am On Feb 19, 2019
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sarrki:
You are a patriot
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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 3:11am On Feb 19, 2019
Racoon:
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I avoid tribal bigots

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by afroniger: 3:11am On Feb 19, 2019
The security agencies should all be on high alert because PDP must not be allowed to successfully deploy their infamous rigging template again this time around. This desperate gang of looters are so afraid of their own shadows that they are ready to rig blindly even in their own supposed strongholds. Nigerians should take note and resist their antics.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:12am On Feb 19, 2019
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sarrki:
The saner people careThe insane criminals must be tamed at all cost
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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:14am On Feb 19, 2019
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sarrki:
If you want to really Serve and truly fighting for the masses Do you need to spend this much ?

If genuinely you want to rescue Nigeria as said by pdpdo you need to buy people’s conscience? Pdp thinks Nigeria wants To go back to Egypt? Helllllll Nooooooo.Next level is the way
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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 3:15am On Feb 19, 2019
Racoon:
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The most set of confused being on earth are wailers

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:15am On Feb 19, 2019
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post=75876901
Based on the 36 states, about $111million (N66.6billion) has been deployed by the leading opposition party to influence voters.:


Sane and good Nigerians, collect the money, it is part of your national treasure that was looted that you are collecting back, after that, vote for the candidate of your choice! Nigeria must be great again!
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Guess EFCC/ICPC/APC govt are now more useless than ever or even tired of it media propaganda anti- corruption charade?


Thought, Ibrahim Magu's EFCC have in conjunction with INEC said they are keeping tabs on all campaign slush funds? Have you forgotten EFCC was even in Ghana to intercept such fund not forgetting the also subjected Atiku's Private Jet Buhari used for the 2014-15 campaign to such an embarrassing search?

I laugh @ the desperation of this most silly, worst, useless, desperate, sanctimoniously corrupt, wicked & tyrannical government Nigeria have ever had being supported by equally the most dumbest set of humanity.3 more days to go.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:16am On Feb 19, 2019
[s]
sarrki:
The most set of confused being on earth are wailers
[/s]Go school, you no gree.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:18am On Feb 19, 2019
Racoon:
Racoon post

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 3:18am On Feb 19, 2019
afroniger:
The security agencies should all be on high alert because PDP must not be allowed to successfully deploy their infamous rigging template again this time around. This gang of looters are so afraid of their own shadows that they are ready to rig blindly even in their own supposed strongholds. Nigerians should take note and resist their antics.


They are rogues that should be tamed at all cost

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:20am On Feb 19, 2019
afroniger:
The security agencies should all be on high alert because PDP must not be allowed to successfully deploy their infamous rigging template again this time around. This gang of looters are so afraid of their own shadows that they are ready to rig blindly even in their own supposed strongholds. Nigerians should take note and resist their antics.
We are ready for them!

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Oan,
If you feel you are tired of life in Nigeria.
Its now made easy.
JUST SNATCH A BALLOT BOX on saturday 23rd February 2019.
It's that simple!

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by sarrki(m): 3:20am On Feb 19, 2019
post=75877116:
.....Look at an illterate talking to an elder statesman in this manner!
Wetin we no go see for Nairaland?!

He wants popularity

We won’t give him

That’s why we won’t give him

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by afroniger: 3:27am On Feb 19, 2019
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We are ready for them!

Have you seen their knee-jerk/defensive reaction to Buhari's comment against ballot box snatching? Guilty conscience is written all over it.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:29am On Feb 19, 2019
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post=75877116:
.....Look at an illterate talking to an elder statesman in this manner!
Wetin we no go see for Nairaland?!
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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:33am On Feb 19, 2019
[s]
afroniger:
The security agencies should all be on high alert because PDP must not be allowed to successfully deploy their infamous rigging template again this time around.

This desperate gang of looters are so afraid of their own shadows that they are ready to rig blindly even in their own supposed strongholds. Nigerians should take note and resist their antics.
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"President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday..revealed that APC was able to win the state’s governorship election held months back with the aid of remove control.

Buhari, who failed to provide details of what he meant by remote control, said: “I know how much trouble we had in the last election here. I know by remote control through so many sources how we managed to maintain the party (APC) in power in this state.”

https://guardian.ng/politics/buhari-reveals-how-apc-won-osun-governorship-with-remote-control/?F

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by Racoon(m): 3:36am On Feb 19, 2019
[s]
afroniger:
Have you seen their knee-jerk/defensive reaction to Buhari's comment against ballot box snatching? Guilty conscience is written all over it.
[/s]
When tyranny and oppression comes into the land,it will be in the guise of fighting crime ."-James Madison(US President 1809-1817)

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:36am On Feb 19, 2019
afroniger:


Have you seen their knee-jerk/defensive reaction to Buhari's comment against ballot box snatching? Guilty conscience is written all over it.
You are 100% right bro..
The defeat won't be easy for them to take this Saturday.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by B1ak3: 3:37am On Feb 19, 2019
Now we see why they wanted to die after the election was shifted. One by one all their corrupt schemes are being revealed.

And these are the people ill informed athiefkulators want to give the keys to the country's treasury. The little foreign reserve that this administration has managed to gather will disappear in six months.

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Re: PDP’s $3m Per State Cash-For-Vote Plot Revealed - The Nation by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:37am On Feb 19, 2019
sarrki:


He wants popularity

We won’t give him

That’s why we won’t give him
END OF DISCUSSION, Chief Sarrki! cheesy

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