Cash, mattresses, boats, shoes: Inside the high-stakes battle for Ol Kalou by-election

The Ol Kalou by-election has been overshadowed by allegations of voter inducement, misuse of public resources and intensified government project rollouts...

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The Ol Kalou by-election is marred by allegations of electoral malpractice and a surge in government "generosity" as campaigns intensify.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is considering postponing the election due to reported breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct.
Incidents include violent confrontations, late-night campaigns, destruction of campaign materials, and the mobilization of gangs.
The article highlights an influx of cash, mattresses, boats, and shoes allegedly being used to influence voters.

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