The House of Representatives has approved targeted amendments to the Electoral Act, imposing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling. Individuals found guilty may face a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine—or both—and a 10-year ban from contesting elections.The post Reps approve harsher penalties for vote buying, introduce electoral reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.
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