EFCC warns against 2027 vote buying

The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission>>>, Ola Olukoyede>>>, issued a strong warning against vote buying and other forms of money politics ahead of Nigeria>>>'s 2027 general elections. Speaking at a lecture series organized by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies>>> at the University of Ilorin, Ola Olukoyede>>> emphasized that these practices pose serious threats to democratic governance and accountability. He highlighted that leaders who gain office through financial inducement often prioritize recouping investments over public good. The Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission>>> has made arrests and secured convictions in electoral cases and plans to intensify enforcement efforts. Ola Olukoyede>>> also noted the increasing sophistication of electoral corruption, with perpetrators using covert methods. He called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders, issue-based campaigns, and professional conduct from the media and security agencies to ensure peaceful and credible elections.