ELOG raises alarm over Ol Kalou poll

The Elections Observation Group has raised the alarm over alleged widespread electoral malpractices ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election. ELOG says its observers documented incidents of voter bribery, the alleged purchase of national identity cards, campaign disruptions and political violence, warning that the violations have compromised the integrity of the pre-election environment. The group is now calling on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to determine whether the poll should proceed as scheduled.