How Parties Rent Supporters To Attend Their Political Rallies

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, as well as other parties has been making claims, especially on social media, that the huge crowd that turn up at their campaigns was a proof of their popularity. But that’s false.. A percentage of the crowd that turn up at election campaign rallies held by political parties for the forthcoming general elections is rented; According to PUNCH, each of those contracted for the rallies are paid between N500 and N5,000.

The amount paid depends on the profile of the event, the distance of the venue and the calibre of people engaged. So, don’t be deceived …