Failed candidate in Vanuatu blames corruption for loss

Once very popular MP from South Ambae, VP candidate Richard Mera wishes to thank all his voters for voting for him.

While he failed to secure his seat this time around, Mera blames his loss on alleged corrupt political practices including vote buying.

He said out there in his constituency, candidates ignored the legal provisions and fed their people with a disguised objective to vote for them.

As a deterrent for the next elections, Mera says police presence at polling stations is vital to discourage corrupt dealings to entice voters.

Vanuatu Daily Post