In its interim report presented on Monday, the group calls on authorities to take note of such incidents which have created an uneven playing field for candidates contesting the elections.
The COG says this should be addressed before the next election.
COG Chair Sir Anand Satyanand highlighted their concern on a number of alleged vote buying reports, which included the use of state resources and provincial and district development funds.
“These funds were alleged to have been used to buy voters’ support or for projects to induce voters,” said Sir Anand.
