2023 Election
#NasarawaDecides: Obi Council Chairman Arrested With Election Materials
The Department of State Security Service (DSS) has reportedly arrested Honourable Joshua Zheyekpuwudu, Obi local government council chairman in Nasarawa earlier today, March 18.
Naija News gathered that the DSS arrested the local council chairman in possession of fake ballot papers, money, and other materials which include packs of seasonings.
The materials found in the possession of the chairman including the money said to be for inducing voters at the polling unit during the ongoing governorship and state house of assembly elections.
According to reports, the Council chairman was arrested at the DSS checkpoint Tudun Kauri in Lafia, the state’s capital.
Honorable Zheyekpuwudu was taken into DSS custody alongside some of his officials who have not been named.