See Why Naira Scarcity May Encourage Vote Buying

The Yiaga Africa has expressed concern that the scarcity of naira notes may encourage vote-buying during the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

The organisation said that the hardship caused by the scarcity of the currency notes may lead to people selling their votes to obtain the new notes or any cash.

The naira redesign policy aimed to fight vote trading on election day may not be achieved due to cash scarcity. The organisation plans to deploy 3,836 observers throughout the country for the elections.