Ballot box snatching presidential election lagos in 2015 news
I've found some news articles and reports related to the alleged ballot box snatching during the 2015 presidential election in Lagos, Nigeria. Here are a few:
- The Punch: "Ballot box snatching mars Lagos polls" (March 28, 2015)
According to this report, there were reports of ballot box snatching in some polling units in Lagos State during the 2015 presidential election. The report stated that the snatching was allegedly carried out by thugs allegedly sponsored by the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Premium Times: "Ballot box snatching, voter intimidation mar Lagos polls" (March 28, 2015)
This article reported that there were cases of ballot box snatching and voter intimidation in some parts of Lagos State during the election. The report quoted eyewitnesses who claimed that the snatching was carried out by APC supporters.
- Vanguard: "Ballot box snatching: Lagos police arrest 10 suspects" (March 30, 2015)
This report stated that the Lagos State Police Command had arrested 10 suspects in connection with the alleged ballot box snatching during the election. The suspects were allegedly members of the APC.
- Nigerian Tribune: "Ballot box snatching: Lagos APC chairman denies involvement" (March 31, 2015)
In this report, the Chairman of the APC in Lagos State, Henry Ajomale, denied any involvement in the alleged ballot box snatching during the election. He claimed that the allegations were baseless and aimed at tarnishing the image of the party.
- The Nation: "INEC confirms ballot box snatching in Lagos" (April 1, 2015)
According to this report, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that there were cases of ballot box snatching during the election in Lagos State. The report stated that the commission had set up a committee to investigate the incidents.
It's worth noting that these reports are based on eyewitness accounts and may not be entirely accurate. The allegations of ballot box snatching and voter intimidation were denied by the APC, while the PDP accused the APC of being responsible for the incidents. The INEC investigation into the incidents was inconclusive, and the matter was eventually dropped due to lack of evidence.